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May 8, 2026
Trump Moves to Fire FDA Commissioner Amid Abortion Pill Controversy
- President Trump has approved a plan to remove FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary due to criticism from anti-abortion activists over his handling of mifepristone.
- Top White House officials are set to meet with anti-abortion groups who have called for Makary's ouster since the FDA approved a generic version of the abortion pill.
- If executed, this would further destabilize FDA leadership just months before the midterm elections.
3 Sources
- Trump has signed off on a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, according to people familiar with the matterMay 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM · WSJ
- Trump signs off on ousting FDA chief, senior official saysMay 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM · CNN
- Trump signs off on ousting FDA head Makary over handling of abortion pill, drug approvals and vaccinesMay 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM · Independent