{"id":2600582,"date":"2026-05-08T21:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-preparing-to-fire-fda-commissioner-amid-nicotine-dispute-and-pro-life-outcry-report\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T21:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:26:17","slug":"trump-preparing-to-fire-fda-commissioner-amid-nicotine-dispute-and-pro-life-outcry-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-preparing-to-fire-fda-commissioner-amid-nicotine-dispute-and-pro-life-outcry-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Preparing to Fire FDA Commissioner Amid Nicotine Dispute and Pro-Life Outcry: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-preparing-to-fire-fda-commissioner-amid-nicotine-dispute-and-pro-life-outcry-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2600582&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Reports say U.S. Food and Drug Governance Commissioner Marty Makary is expected to be removed. The Wall Street Journal reports the firing is essentially settled, while the New York times and The Washington Post also report he is on his way out, though CNN indicates it may not be finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/march-for-life-charts-course-for-biden-administration\/\" title=\"March for Life Charts Course for Biden Administration\">pro-life leaders<\/a>, are calling for Makary\u2019s dismissal. They accuse him of moving too slowly on a safety review of mifepristone, and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president Marjorie Dannenfelser has demanded his removal. The reporting also points to internal conflict: the Journal cites repeated sparring between Makary and health department\/White House officials, including a dispute over approving flavored vape products after earlier concerns about youth vaping.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington post suggests any departure could come with broader FDA management changes, but no replacement has been named. A White House representative denies specifics, and CNN reports Makary appears to be resisting the idea that he\u2019ll be fired.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is on his way out, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/miles-anonymous-taylor-accidentally-exposes-the-fraudulence-of-the-mainstream-media\/\" title=\"Miles &#039;Anonymous&#039; Taylor Accidentally Exposes the Fraudulence of the Mainstream Media\">multiple reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/health\/healthcare\/trump-planning-to-fire-fda-commissioner-marty-makary-34c072e2?st=roRGsz&#038;reflink=desktopweb_permalink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a> said Friday that Makary\u2019s firing appeared to be a done deal. Although as of Friday evening Eastern Time no official word had been issued, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/05\/08\/us\/trump-fda-commissioner-makary.html\">The New York Times<\/a> and The Washington Post reported that Makary was on his way out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/05\/08\/health\/makary-fda-commissioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a> suggested that the decision might not be final, noting that what it called \u201csenior White House staffers\u201d will be meeting with pro-life leaders who wanted stronger steps taken to limit the sale of mifepristone.<\/p>\n<p>The Journal said Makary \u201cis seen by other top administration leaders as struggling to manage his agency, sparring frequently with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-cuomo-aides-edited-report-to-hide-nursing-home-death-toll-ahead-of-book-release-report\/\" title=\"Top Cuomo Aides Edited Report To Hide Nursing Home Death Toll Ahead Of Book Release: Report\">health department officials<\/a> and at times with the White House.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING<\/p>\n<p>Reports claim President Trump may remove FDA Commissioner Makary from his position<\/p>\n<p>Trump should appoint a STRONG pro-life replacement<\/p>\n<p>We MUST ban the abortion pill<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LilaGraceRose\/status\/2052866876309659749?\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, has called for Makary to be removed.<\/p>\n<p>The Times said pro-life critics view Makary \u201cas dragging his feet on a safety review of mifepristone, an abortion medication, which they viewed as a way to highlight what they believe are dangers of the drug.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Journal report said there was a conflict between Makary and the White House over \u201cflavored vapes and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/juul-labs-will-shell-out-40-million-for-ads-targeting-minors\/\" title=\"JUUL Labs Will Shell Out  Million For Ads Targeting Minors\">nicotine products<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In February, Makary would not green-light blueberry and mango vape flavors from Glas, citing concerns over youth vaping. He has since allowed the flavors to be sold.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s frustrating because President Trump, during his first term, said that he wanted to move forward with approving these products, and we didn\u2019t see that happen,\u201d David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, said, according to CNN.<\/p>\n<p>He said the eventual approval may have been \u201ca way to appease Trump, rather than what (Makary) really believes for vaping.<\/p>\n<p>In its reporting on what appeared to be a growing call for Makary to be removed, The Washington Post said the changes could be greater than one man.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMakary\u2019s departure would be accompanied by broader changes to the FDA, after senior administration officials assessed the agency in recent months and identified opportunities for more efficient operations,\u201d the Post reported.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The attacks against FDA Commissioner Marty Makary are coming from Big Pharma and the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >media outlets financially dependent<\/a> on pharmaceutical advertising for survival.<\/p>\n<p>Washington SWAMP CREATURES hate Makary because he brings actual scientific scrutiny, independent thinking, and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4o4RAlbhA2\">https:\/\/t.co\/4o4RAlbhA2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alex Clark (@yoalexrapz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yoalexrapz\/status\/2052834702164369697?\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Post said no replacement, acting or otherwise, had been decided upon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump has assembled the most experienced and talented administration in history, an administration that continues to focus on delivering more historic victories for the American people,\u201d White House representative Kush Desai said in a statement when asked for comment about possible changes.<\/p>\n<p>CNN reported that as of Friday, Makary appeared to be resisting the notion that he would be fired.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s not in good shape,\u201d CNN quoted a source it did not name as saying. \u201cHe\u2019s still putting on a good face, but I think it\u2019s just a matter of time.\u201d<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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