Trump weighs firing Dr. Marty Makary as FDA chief

President Donald Trump is considering firing Dr. Marty Makary after simmering frustration with his performance as FDA chief, a source familiar with the matter says.

President Donald Trump is considering firing Dr. Marty Makary after simmering frustration with his performance as Food and Drug Administration commissioner, though he has not made a final decision, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Makary’s tenure as FDA chief has been marked by months of upheaval at the agency, including unexpected drug rejections, staff departures and mounting pressure on the agency to act on abortion pills.

The president could always change his mind, the source cautioned.