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Makary Resignation from FDA Commissioner Role

2 UPDATES · 4 DAYS · 9 MAY 2026 — 12 MAY 2026

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Latest · 12 May 2026

Marty Makary resigned as FDA commissioner after clashes with Donald Trump over regulatory decisions.

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9May

STORY BEGINS — The Guardian

‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummits | Trump administration

12May

LATEST UPDATE — The Guardian

Marty Makary resigned as FDA commissioner after clashes with Donald Trump over regulatory decisions.

Story concluded