politics
Marty Makary, a target of anti-abortion activists, out at FDA
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is set to leave his post on Tuesday, making him the latest in the line of Trump health officials to be ousted this term.
TL;DR
- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is set to resign on Tuesday.
- Makary has been involved in recent conflicts over vaping, abortion, and drug policy.
- President Trump was reportedly considering firing Makary.
- Pressure mounted from anti-abortion advocates over the FDA's decision not to reinstate in-person dispensing for the abortion pill mifepristone.
- Pharmaceutical companies also expressed dissatisfaction with the FDA's approval processes under Makary.
- Makary is the third Senate-confirmed HHS official to leave the department this term.
- It is speculated that Kyle Diamantas may replace Makary as FDA commissioner.