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Marty Makary departs FDA after clashes over fruit-flavored vapes with Trump – reports

Kyle Diamantas, a top official at the agency, will reportedly replace Makary and serve as acting FDA commissioner

Marty Makary resigned from his position as commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, concluding a 13-month tenure at the regulatory agency that frequently drew the ire of the White House, Congress, industry and the public, according to US media reports.

Kyle Diamantas, who previously worked as the top food official at the agency setting the strategic direction and operations for food policy in the US, has been reported as Makary’s acting replacement, according to Politico, which first reported the resignation and Makary’s replacement. Reuters and NBC News also reported on Makary’s resignation.

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May 12, 2026 Trump administration US healthcare US politics

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