FDA chief resigns after Trump administration forced approval of fruity e-cigs

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned after pressure from the Trump administration to speed approval of flavored e-cigarettes from Glas.

The dispute reflects broader clashes over mifepristone, vaccine policy, and the FDA’s relationships with industry groups.

The shakeup underscores how White House priorities are increasingly shaping FDA decisions on tobacco, reproductive health, and public health policy.