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Trump responds to reports FDA chief Mark Makary could be fired: 'Know nothing about it'

Trump said he knew nothing about reports that he planned to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary after a dispute over flavored nicotine vapes.

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President Donald Trump downplayed reports that he was getting ready to fire Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary while speaking to reporters Friday. "I've been reading about it, but I know nothing about it," Trump said in response to a question about Makary's potential firing. When asked what's going on with Makary, Trump responded "nothing much."

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Trump responds to reports FDA chief Mark Makary could be fired: 'Know nothing about it'

President Donald Trump downplayed reports of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary's firing, telling reporters he knows "nothing about it" amid alleged clashes over vape approvals.

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