The resignation ends Dr. Marty Makary's management of the Food and Drug Administration, which was marked by turmoil and controversy.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned, President Donald Trump said, marking the latest high-profile leadership shakeup at HHS.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary speaks during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C

Trump also confirmed that the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas, who the President called “a very talented person,” will replace Makary and serve as the agen

Marty Makary had battled officials in the health department and the White House on a range of policy issues.

US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned Tuesday, according to President Donald Trump, intensifying the turmoil atop the nation’s health agencies.

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,

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