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

Donald Trump has signed off on a plan to fire Marty Makary, the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after a series of controversial decisions on drugs and vaccines. Makary's tenure at the FDA has been marked by high-profile agency decisions that have drawn criticism from both public health experts and lawmakers. These decisions include pulling back publications on the safety of shingles and Covid vaccines, as well as overturning agency scientists to approve fruit-flavored vapes. The move is seen as a response to Makary's controversial actions and his perceived lack of management skills. The FDA has faced backlash for its handling of drug approvals and vaccine regulations, with some experts expressing concerns about the potential impact on public trust in the agency.