Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNYVFpNnVJaWo4aWxqam5KMTR4clppRGVzRGp0WEktNmVOcDh6S0hMS1VxaElXSGFuTk1QTW5xb0dFbEI1R1pCQ0M5MFY3UlRmVHpXMk8wdHMtUkp1OTgwVmtXZkJtYWZFN1d5QVlfVGttWHFtRnAtbTVrb0pvQWdWWGxjTFdOY180a0ZCLTVSTVd3b1B2eGM4OA?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump plans to fire US FDA chief Makary, sources say</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<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.