Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say - Reuters
Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say Reuters
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"FDA Commissioner Makary should be fired immediately."
— Marjorie Dannefelser , Activist
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Marty Makary is the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and a prominent figure in public health discussions.
John Phelan was the Navy Secretary in the United States.
Makary is the chief of the US FDA.
Marjorie Dannefelser is the president of SBA Pro-Life America, advocating for anti-abortion policies.
Marty Makary is the FDA commissioner who announced Prasad's departure.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental attorney and activist.
Ron DeSantis is the Governor of Florida.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNYVFpNnVJaWo4aWxqam5KMTR4clppRGVzRGp0WEktNmVOcDh6S0hMS1VxaElXSGFuTk1QTW5xb0dFbEI1R1pCQ0M5MFY3UlRmVHpXMk8wdHMtUkp1OTgwVmtXZkJtYWZFN1d5QVlfVGttWHFtRnAtbTVrb0pvQWdWWGxjTFdOY180a0ZCLTVSTVd3b1B2eGM4OA?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
President Trump rebuked FDA Commissioner Marty Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes and nicotine products, according to reports citing people familiar with the matter.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary faces mounting pressure from the White House and other stakeholders, with reports suggesting he may be on his way out due to recent clashes over various issues.
According to sources, President Trump plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary after a conflict over flavored e-cigarettes. Makary initially opposed approving certain flavors but later relented under pressure from the president.
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