FDA chief resigns amid e-cig approval dispute

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has resigned, reportedly after facing pressure from the Trump administration to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes. Makary had expressed concerns that these flavors could re-ignite youth vaping addiction, a stance that conflicted with the administration's "save vaping" campaign and tobacco industry interests. The resignation follows reports of White House plans to remove him, with insiders citing disagreements over the e-cig approvals, mifepristone safety reviews, and agency management. Makary's tenure was marked by friction with various industry lobbyists and public health groups.