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

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.

Trump Says He's Not Replacing FDA Chief Makary

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'Uhhh': Trump blindsided when pressed on reported plans to fire his own top health chief

President Donald Trump was caught on the back foot Friday when a reporter asked him about the reports his Food and Drug Administration commissioner is set to be fired, not even appearing to understand what was being asked of him."What's going on with Marty Makary?" asked a reporter."Nothing much," s...

Trump Administration Plans FDA Leadership Shake-Pp as Marty Makary Faces Possible Ouster

White House officials have approved plans to replace Marty Makary as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration after months of internal turmoil, mounting criticism and a wave of senior staff departures at the agency, according to people familiar with the discussions. The individuals, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the final decision rests with Donald Trump. Asked Friday about reports that M…

Marty Makary Set the Conditions for His Own Downfall

Marty Makary, the Johns Hopkins surgeon who has led the FDA for the past year, is facing criticism from all sides. Vaping advocates are angry because of the FDA’s slow progress on green-lighting their products. Pro-life groups have called for Makary’s firing because he has not been tough enough on abortion. Current and former FDA officials have repeatedly warned that the agency is in turmoil. Even drug companies, typically cautious about critici…

בארה"ב דיווחו שטראמפ מתכנן לפטר את ראש ה-FDA, הוא הכחיש: "קראתי על זה

Archyde It’s a classic piece of political theater, played out in the high-stakes arena of the American regulatory state. One moment, the rumor mill in Washington is churning with reports that ... Read More The post בארה”ב דיווחו שטראמפ מתכנן לפטר את ראש ה-FDA, הוא הכחיש: “קראתי על זה appeared first on Archyde.