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May 8, 2026
Trump Considers Firing FDA Chief Dr. Marty Makary
- President Trump is contemplating the firing of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary due to dissatisfaction with his performance.
- Makary's tenure has been marked by delays in drug approvals and a lack of action on the abortion pill review.
- Frustration has been building in Congress over the FDA's recent decisions, including the rejection of rare-disease drugs.
3 Sources
- Trump planning to fire FDA chief Makary, WSJ reportsMay 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM · Reuters
- Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty MakaryMay 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM · NYT
- Trump weighs firing Dr. Marty Makary as FDA chiefMay 8, 2026 at 10:07 PM · NBC