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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns
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- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary officially stepped down from his role on Tuesday.
- Makary managed to anger just about every constituency, from the pharma and biotech industries to the anti-abortion movement, but the end of his tenure was brought about by his opposition to approving vape products.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Link copied by Nathaniel Weixel and Joseph Choi - 05/12/26 5:52 PM ET Link copied Presented by Lilly{beacon}
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary officially stepped down from his role on Tuesday.
Makary managed to anger just about every constituency, from the pharma and biotech industries to the anti-abortion movement, but the end of his tenure was brought about by his opposition to approving vape products.
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