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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

The resignation of Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 12, 2026, brought to the forefront a heated controversy over fruit-flavored nicotine vapes.

The Conversation

FDA drug center head fired after commissioner's exit, replaced by Davis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's drug center sees a leadership change as acting head Tracy Beth Hoeg departs, replaced by deputy Michael Davis. This follows Commissioner Marty Makary's exit amid agency-wide shifts. Karim Mikhail now leads the biologics center, and Lowell Zeta is acting chief of staff. Hoeg's tenure…

The Economic Times

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is stepping down in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

The Independent UK

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FDA turmoil deepens as top drug chief departs claiming she was fired

Dr Tracy Beth Høeg, the Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, says she was fired from agency after declining to resign

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert on Trump tanking the US economy: ‘Experts call it the poop chute’

Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s trip to China with Elon Musk, Maga lies over the Iran war and manosphere trends

The Guardian - US

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

What to know about Kyle Diamantas, the new acting FDA commissioner

The ex-lawyer who Trump described as ‘very talented’ was previously deputy commissioner for food at the FDA

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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Clashes With White House

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigned Tuesday after a turbulent 13-month tenure.

International Business Times

Makary's exit creates new uncertainty at FDA

His departure won't solve the organizational upheaval and political jockeying that marked much of his tenure.

Axios

Trump news at a glance: despite presidential pressure, some Republicans in South Carolina take stand against redistricting

Five Republicans joined all Democrats in the state senate to reject a redistricting proposal that Trump is pushing for – key US politics stories from Tuesday 12 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Did Trump Fire Marty Makary? The Mango Vape Battle That 'Helped Push' FDA Commissioner Out the Door

Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disputes over mango-flavoured vapes, with speculation that political pressure from Trump influenced his departure.

International Business Times UK

Marty Makary's Irrational Resistance to Flavored Nicotine Vapes Drove His FDA Resignation

On the subject of tobacco harm reduction, the former commissioner let his emotions override his avowed commitment to following the science.

Reason

Marty Makary out as FDA chief

His tenure was marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with the White House.

Axios

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

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

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Makary out at FDA after facing pressure to resign

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary will leave his role, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Makary’s departure comes after pressure within the administration to step down over a variety of issues, from abortion medication to flavored vapes. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity. He…

Latin Times

Report: FDA Commissioner Set To Be Fired, Sources Say Trump Could Still Change His Mind

Makary is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 13 on the FDA's budget for the coming fiscal year. He was appointed to his post last year.

Axios

FDA cliffhanger: Will Marty Makary stay or go?

The stable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy has turned into a soap opera.

The Guardian - US

Health advocates warn government’s claims of baby formula safety contradict data

Independent scientists who reviewed the results said most samples were contaminated with Pfas or phthalates

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The Guardian - US

‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummets

Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s decisions have hurt staff morale and put his job in crosshairs

The Independent UK

FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted

Fortune

After the FDA spent years rejecting over flavored vape products, Trump reportedly pressed his FDA chief to allow mango and blueberry flavors

“Flavors induce people, many of them children and young adults, to use a product that may result in a lifetime of addiction and other harms,” one anti-smoking advocate said.

The Independent UK

Flavored vapes get FDA approval in major shift under Trump

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The Independent UK

FDA approves four flavored vapes days after pressure campaign from Trump

Some health experts have warned that flavored vapes can contribute to underage use

International Business Times UK

Trump Pressured FDA to Greenlight Candy-Flavoured Vapes Amid Polls Showing Just 24% Approval With Gen Z

The Trump administration pressured the FDA to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes as Trump's support among young Americans declined, raising concerns about political influence on regulatory decisions.

The Guardian - US

FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says

Serious side-effects from vaccines were rare, scientists found in studies funded by US taxpayer money

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