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Is FDA Commissioner Makary On His Way Out?

News outlets in Washington, DC are citing anonymous sources that he may be fired by President Trump.

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By: Christine Esposito

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In a late breaking development on Friday, news oulets from Politico to AP are sharing stories that FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary may be departing the Agency. Politico cited an unnamed White House official in its report posted at 2:07 pm on May 8, 2026. A story posted by the Wall Street Journal at 5:34 pm noted that President Trump had “signed off” on a plan to fire commissioner. Makary was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2025. Prior to joining the FDA, he worked at Johns H...

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