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Trump names acting FDA commissioner

The Hill · May 12, 2026, 8:10 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Trump announced on Truth Social that Deputy FDA Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas, a very talented person, will serve as acting commissioner.
  • Marty Makary for having done a great job at the FDA, the president wrote in the post.
  • Politico Pro broke the news of the Trump official s resignation.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Trump announced on Truth Social that Deputy FDA Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas, a very talented person, will serve as acting commissioner.

I want to thank Dr. Marty Makary for having done a great job at the FDA, the president wrote in the post. So much was accomplished under his leadership. He was a hard worker, who was respected by all, and will go on to have an outstanding career in Medicine.

Politico Pro broke the news of the Trump official s resignation. The president declined earlier on Tuesday to say if he fired Makary or asked him to resign.

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