Marty Makary out as FDA chief
Summary
Marty Makary is leaving his job as head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after 13 months marked by disagreements and controversies. Kyle Diamantas will temporarily take over while President Trump looks for a new commissioner.Key Facts
- Marty Makary served as FDA Commissioner for 13 months.
- His time in office included issues with drug approvals, flavored vape regulation, vaccines, and abortion pill rules.
- Makary faced criticism for not fully supporting some of President Trump's health policies.
- Kyle Diamantas, the deputy commissioner for food, will be acting FDA commissioner temporarily.
- The Trump administration also has open top health roles, including CDC director and surgeon general.
- Makary tried to make FDA processes faster and reduce animal testing.
- Some groups were unhappy that Makary did not restrict the abortion pill more or approve flavored vapes quickly.
- President Trump said Makary had "some difficulty" but called him a "terrific guy."
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