Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Summary
President Donald Trump has approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, though the exact timing of the firing is not known. Makary, who became FDA Commissioner in March 2025, has reportedly faced tensions with the president over FDA decisions, including the approval of flavored e-cigarettes.Key Facts
- President Trump approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
- The timing of Makary’s removal has not been announced and could change.
- Marty Makary is a British-American surgeon confirmed as FDA Commissioner in March 2025.
- Makary did not appear at a recent Oval Office event with other top health officials.
- There have been reports of disagreements between Makary and President Trump about the FDA’s agenda.
- The FDA approved flavored e-cigarettes on May 6 after Trump pressured Makary to allow fruit-flavored vapes.
- Advisers reportedly told President Trump that Makary was blocking the vaping agenda.
- The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the president’s decision to fire Makary.
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