politics
Trump Approves Plan to Fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, Sources Say
Washington — President Trump has approved a plan to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, according to two sources.
TL;DR
- President Trump has approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
- The timing of Makary's potential termination is unknown.
- Reports indicate conflict and tension over the FDA's agenda, particularly regarding flavored e-cigarettes.
- The FDA approved flavored e-cigarettes after President Trump pressured Makary.
- Advisers reportedly told the president that Makary was blocking the vaping agenda.