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FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns Amid Right-Wing Backlash

7/30/2025

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Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's leading voice on vaccines and gene therapies, has stepped down amid a fierce campaign led by right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who targeted his drug approval choices and political affiliations. A spokesperson revealed that Prasad opted to prioritize family and tranquility in California over the mounting distractions.

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Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA's leading voice on vaccines and gene therapies, has stepped down amid a fierce campaign led by right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who targeted his drug approval choices and political affiliations. A spokesperson revealed that Prasad opted to prioritize family and tranquility in California over the mounting distractions.