Trump reportedly moves to dismiss FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

President Trump is said to have approved a plan to remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makany, according to several news outlets. The proposed ouster would add to recent turnover in the agency’s senior leadership.

Makany, who has led the FDA for just over a year, launched a series of initiatives aimed at speeding drug reviews, tightening oversight of misleading advertisements, and urging the food sector to eliminate artificial dyes.

The White House, Makany’s office, and representatives for the agency have not responded to requests for comment, and the commissioner missed a scheduled appearance at the FDA’s annual 5K run. The plan remains unconfirmed and could still change.