Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the resignation of Marty Makary

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published May 13, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

How will the resignation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary affect the Trump administration's health agenda? Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb weighs in.

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