Trump’s FDA commissioner exits after pressure from anti-abortion groups

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary on Tuesday became the latest member of President Donald Trump’s administration to leave their post this year.

“I want to thank Dr. Marty Makary for having done a great job at the FDA. So much was accomplished under his leadership,” Trump wrote on social media. “He was a hard worker, who was respected by all, and will go on to have an outstanding career in …

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