Marty Makary resigns under pressure as head of the FDA
Health,FDA,HHS,Robert F Kennedy Jr,Donald Trump,Vaccine
From the Right
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Right
President Trump announced on Tuesday that Marty Makary has resigned as the embattled commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
Kyle Diamantas, the FDA's deputy commissioner for food, will lead the agency in an acting capacity.
Mr. Trump posted a screenshot on Truth Social of a text message sent to him by Dr. Makary submitting his resignation after a tumultuous 14-months in the position.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
PA Gov. Shapiro Signs Order Requiring Stricter Data Center Regulation
August 25th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Trump Moves to Cut Beef Prices With Import Tariff Waiver
August 22nd, 2026
Recommended Reading
When AOC Takes a Step Back—and Possibly Forward
Dan Schnur
August 24th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When Establishment Democrats Dodge a BulletÂ
Dan Schnur
August 17th, 2026