Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is resigning from his role after a tumultuous tenure.
Marty Makary is resigning from his role as FDA commissioner.Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images
By Lizzy Lawrence
May 12, 2026
FDA Reporter
Lizzy Lawrence
The gastrointestinal surgeon’s tenure was marked by mass layoffs, persistent churn among senior leaders and policy fights.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary will leave his role, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Makary’s…
Makary’s exit ends a turbulent run marred by leadership upheaval, mass layoffs, political pressure and public spats with…
His tenure was marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with the White House.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned, President Donald Trump said, marking the latest high-profile leadership shakeup at HHS.
Marty Makary is resigning after just over a year leading the powerful health regulatory agency.
FDA chief Marty Makary resigns from agency, ending tumultuous tenure
