FDA chief Marty Makary resigning: Report

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Dr. Marty Makary is resigning after 13 months in the position, Politico reported Tuesday, citing an "administration official."

His ouster reportedly came at the best of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kyle Diamantas will assume the role in an acting capacity.

Markary's tenure had been tumultuous amid controversies over abortion drugs, vape approvals, and the Make America Healthy Again movement more generally.

Reports of his departure came days ahead of the resignation.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.