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Trump’s MAHA Push Sparks Anti-Abortion Rift, FDA Exodus

5/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's health-focused MAHA agenda is clashing with anti-abortion lawmakers, exposing a growing intra-party rift.
FDA commissioner Marty Makary resigned after anti-abortion pressure over mifepristone regulation.
Acting drug chief Tracy Beth Høeg was fired amid the same anti-abortion controversy.
Senators Rand Paul and Josh Hawley warned that tensions between the MAHA faction and the traditional pro-life base could threaten Republican unity.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's health-focused MAHA agenda is clashing with anti-abortion lawmakers, exposing a growing intra-party rift.
FDA commissioner Marty Makary resigned after anti-abortion pressure over mifepristone regulation.
Acting drug chief Tracy Beth Høeg was fired amid the same anti-abortion controversy.
Senators Rand Paul and Josh Hawley warned that tensions between the MAHA faction and the traditional pro-life base could threaten Republican unity.