Trump weighs replacing FDA chief Makary amid agency tensions
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Trump is reportedly planning to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon who was confirmed to lead the agency in March 2025, citing clashes with the administration and officials. NBC News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post all attributed the plan to anonymous sources. Makary’s tenure has seen significant staff departures and criticism from health groups and industry, and the plan could change if Trump reverses course.
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