Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is on his way out, according to multiple reports.
The Wall Street Journalsaid Friday that Makary’s firing appeared to be a done deal. Although as of Friday evening Eastern Time no official word had been issued,The New York Timesand The Washington Post reported that Makary was on his way out.
CNNsuggested that the decision might not be final, noting that what it called “senior White House staffers” will be meeting with pro-life leaders who wanted stronger steps taken to limit the sale of mifepristone.
The Journal said Makary “is seen by other top administration leaders as struggling to manage his agency, sparring frequently with health department officials and at times with the White House.”
Reports claim President Trump may remove FDA Commissioner Makary from his position
Trump should appoint a STRONG pro-life replacement
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Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, has called for Makary to be removed.
The Times said pro-life critics view Makary “as dragging his feet on a safety review of mifepristone, an abortion medication, which they viewed as a way to highlight what they believe are dangers of the drug.”
The Journal report said there was a conflict between Makary and the White House over “flavored vapes and other nicotine products.”
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