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Acting FDA commissioner Kyle Diamantas, a former Jones Day attorney with no public-health or government background, has defied early doubts by earning the trust of FDA career staff and signaling a different leadership approach at Marty Makary’s FDA during a period of upheaval.
Kyle Diamantas, formerly FDA deputy for food, becomes acting FDA commissioner after Marty Makary’s resignation, guiding food safety policy and dietary guidelines during an interim leadership phase; his past defense of Abbott’s infant formula and ties to Trump circles are noted, but he’s seen as a non-controversial placeholder while a permanent appointee is sought.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after 13 months amid leadership churn and policy clashes; Kyle Diamantas will serve as acting commissioner, with the White House sign-off and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. driving the transition amid criticism from lawmakers and industry.