United StatesMěiguó美国the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)Shípǐn Yàopǐn Jiānguǎnjú食品药品监管局director / commissionerjúzhǎng局长Makary (surname)Mǎkǎlǐ马卡里amidzài在pressureyālì压力underxià下to announcexuānbù宣布to resigncízhí辞职。
May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Lifestyle & CultureFDA Commissioner Makary Resigns Amid White House Pressure
US FDA Commissioner Makary announced his resignation after clashing with the White House over approval of flavored e-cigarettes. Deputy Commissioner Diamantas will serve as acting director.
The FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced his resignation on May 12, ending his approximately one-year term of office. The direct trigger for this resignation was the e-cigarette flavoring approval issue.
Makary had previously attempted to block agency scientists from approving flavored e-cigarettes, but Trump directly pressured him, demanding approval of relevant products. Additionally, Makary faced criticism from anti-abortion groups due to delays in safety research on mifepristone (the abortion pill).
Internal officials reported that Makary's tenure was marked by chaotic management, with several senior scientists resigning as a result. Deputy Commissioner Diamantas will serve as acting commissioner to oversee FDA operations.
Makary obtained Senate confirmation in March 2025, serving in the position for only approximately one year.
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