FDA chief quits after 13 months of regulatory whiplash
Why this story
Health policy dysfunction story with administrative implications - distinct from previous health coverage.
MAINSTREAM MEDICINE
STAT calls Makary 'worst FDA commissioner in 25 years' for rejecting rare disease drugs and creating regulatory chaos.
ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Fox News says Makary was forced out for resisting Trump's flavored vape push and slow-walking pro-life mifepristone restrictions.
RESEARCH FRONTIER
Makary launched real-time clinical trials and priority review vouchers but political interference killed modernization efforts.
Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: FDA now run by Trump Jr.'s lawyer friend with zero medical background while three health agencies lack Senate-confirmed leaders.Read the full breakdown →
Should the FDA commissioner be required to have medical or scientific training?
