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Activists Demand Firing of FDA Chief Over Mifepristone Delay

12/10/2025

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Marjorie Dannefelser, an anti-abortion activist, and Lila Rose call for firing FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary over a reported delay in the mifepristone safety review until after the 2026 midterm elections.
They criticize FDA inaction and demand reinstating in-person dispensing plus a comprehensive study.
HHS officials say the review is thorough, while the White House dismisses the activists' claims as uninformed and expresses confidence in Makary.

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Marjorie Dannefelser, an anti-abortion activist, and Lila Rose call for firing FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary over a reported delay in the mifepristone safety review until after the 2026 midterm elections.
They criticize FDA inaction and demand reinstating in-person dispensing plus a comprehensive study.
HHS officials say the review is thorough, while the White House dismisses the activists' claims as uninformed and expresses confidence in Makary.