Marty Makary, a target of industry and anti-abortion activists, out at FDA

Published May 12, 2026 1:37pm ET | Updated May 12, 2026 2:51pm ET



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.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that Makary submitted his resignation after it was reported last week that he and his staff had plans to fire the commissioner. 

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