Trump Eyes Removal of FDA Head Makary
USASat May 09 2026
The president is said to be considering a move against the Food and Drug Administration’s top boss.
Marty Makary, who joined the agency in March 2025, could be let go soon.
The decision is not yet set and might change before any action happens.
Makary comes from a medical background.
He is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Besides his clinical work, he has written popular books about health‑care costs and the shortcomings of modern medicine.
He also backs the Health and Human Services secretary’s plan to make America healthier again.
People close to the matter told reporters that Trump is leaning toward firing Makary.
The news was first reported by a major business newspaper on Friday.
No official statement has come from the department that oversees the FDA.
Rumors about Makary’s future have grown louder over the past week.
They are attracting more attention from the public and from experts who watch federal health policy closely.
The situation remains fluid.
If Trump follows through, it would be a significant shake‑up in the agency’s leadership.
Observers are watching for any official confirmation or denial.
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