Trump’s Hunting Buddy Named Acting FDA Commissioner
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Kyle Diamantas, a Florida lawyer and Don Jr.’s longtime turkey-hunting companion, was named acting FDA commissioner after Marty Makary’s resignation, moving from deputy head of the agency’s human foods program. Although not an MD, his appointment is viewed as a pragmatic interim solution amid FDA leadership turmoil, with Senate confirmation still needed for a permanent post and potential candidates like Admiral Brett Giroir discussed.
- Trump Taps Don Jr.’s 38-Year-Old Turkey-Hunting Pal to Lead FDA Rolling Stone
- Makary’s time atop FDA over, Diamantas named acting commissioner Politico
- FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department AP News
- Marty Makary, Trump’s F.D.A. Commissioner, Resigns After Weeks of Pressure The New York Times
- FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him CNN
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