US EditionFDA top lawyer resigns days after starting job
- The Food and Drug Administration's new Chief Counsel, Hilary K. Perkins, resigned after two days amid scrutiny over her past support of abortion drugs and vaccine mandates.
- Republican Senator Josh Hawley pushed back against Perkins, stating he would vote no on Marty Makary's nomination if she didn't resign.
- Senator Hawley expressed concerns that Perkins' defense of abortion drugs undermines pro-life values, according to a source close to him.
- Following her resignation announcement, Senator Hawley stated he was pleased with Dr. Makary's reconsideration of her appointment.
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FDA’s Top Lawyer Hilary Perkins Resigns After 2 Days
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) chief counsel, Hilary Perkins, has resigned from the role just two days after her appointment, she said on March 13. “Five days ago, I left my job as Assistant Director of the Consumer Protection Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice to begin serving at the FDA as Chief Counsel. I was honored and humbled by the trust placed in me by President Trump, Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Makary, and the rest of t…
Trump’s top lawyer at FDA resigns after outcry over record on abortion pill
null / Credit: ivanko80/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Mar 13, 2025 / 16:55 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.FDA chief counsel resigns after outcry over defense of abortion pillThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) chief counsel resigned Thursday following criticism from pro-life advocates for having defended abortion pills for the Biden administration. As a trial lawyer with the Biden administration’s De…
US FDA's Top Lawyer Hilary Perkins Resigns Two Days Into Role
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