Story perspectives

Trump Approves Makary Dismissal; Biotech Stocks Jump

5/9/2026

Center

Trump Approves Dismissal

The White House said President Donald Trump approved a plan to dismiss FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, calling administration most experienced.
President Donald Trump approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, with the decision not yet finalized.
Makary’s year featured staff turnover, controversial drug rejections and disputes over the abortion pill mifepristone.
Shares of biotech firms UniQure and Replimune rose after news of Makary’s possible departure.

Left

Trump Fires FDA

Anti-abortion groups met with White House officials demanding the FDA reverse mail-order rules for the abortion pill mifepristone.
President Donald Trump signed off on a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
Biotech firms UniQure and Replimune saw their shares rise after news of Makary’s possible departure.
Anti-abortion activists warned Makary’s removal was needed to protect pro-life voters before the 2026 midterms.

1 of 2

Trump Approves Dismissal

The White House said President Donald Trump approved a plan to dismiss FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, calling administration most experienced.
President Donald Trump approved a plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, with the decision not yet finalized.
Makary’s year featured staff turnover, controversial drug rejections and disputes over the abortion pill mifepristone.
Shares of biotech firms UniQure and Replimune rose after news of Makary’s possible departure.

1 / 2