Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration chief. The surgeon and health researcher's tenure had drawn complaints from pharmaceutical executives, anti-abortion activists and other Trump allies.

Trump was reportedly considering firing Makary.

Makary’s exit ends a turbulent run marred by leadership upheaval, mass layoffs, political pressure and public spats with drugmakers.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is set to resign after his status hung in the balance for days.