FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is leaving his position, according to reports from multiple news organizations on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Politico, according to Newsmax. NBC News, ABC News, and Bloomberg all cited people familiar with the matter stating that Makary intends to resign or is expected to resign. The Hill reported that Makary will announce his resignation on Tuesday, while the Washington Examiner said he is set to leave that day. Newsmax, citing the Politico report and administration officials, said he is stepping down after 13 months.
NBC News, citing two people familiar with the matter, noted that Makary’s departure marks the fourth high-profile exit of a Trump administration member this year. ABC News also cited two sources familiar with the matter who said Makary intends to resign today. Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, characterized the expected resignation as “the latest sign of turmoil in federal health agencies.”
The Hill, referencing multiple outlets, reported that Makary will announce his resignation on Tuesday amid what it described as “mounting reports of President Trump's growing dissatisfaction” with the commissioner. The Hill noted that Makary served just one year in the role.
The Washington Examiner reported that Makary was “a target of industry and anti-abortion activists” and is set to leave his post on Tuesday, making him the latest Trump health official to be ousted this term. The outlet also noted that Makary was previously a Johns Hopkins surgeon. The Daily Caller’s report included the unattributed comment, “Will not be missed.” Newsmax, citing a Politico report and administration officials, said Makary is stepping down after just 13 months.
As of the reports, no official statement from the FDA or the White House had been released. Makary is expected to formally announce his resignation on Tuesday. The reasons for his departure remain attributed to various factors, including reported dissatisfaction from President Trump and pressure from industry and anti-abortion groups, according to the outlets. Makary’s exit is the latest in a series of high-level departures from the Trump administration this year.
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