Trump may fire FDA chief Marty Makary, reports say
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary due to frustration with the agency and ongoing clashes within the administration.
- Makary, a former Johns Hopkins surgeon confirmed as FDA head in March 2025, faced controversy for his stance favoring natural immunity over vaccine-induced immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Reports indicate Makary has struggled to manage the FDA amid staff departures and criticism from healthcare, pharmaceutical, and advocacy groups.
- The Department of Health and Human Services and Makary have not commented, and the firing plan could change if Trump reconsiders.
