Second FDA executive departing organization in less than a week as top drug regulator claims she was fired
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg has claimed she was fired from her position as the acting director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Her departure follows the resignation of former FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, amid speculation of dissatisfaction from President Trump. Høeg stated that she was not willing to resign voluntarily and indicated that the decision to remove her came from higher authorities within the organization.
- ▪Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg claims she was forced out of her position at the FDA.
- ▪Her resignation follows that of former FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary.
- ▪Høeg stated she refused to sign a resignation letter, asserting it was not her choice.
- ▪She will be replaced by her former deputy, Dr. Mike Davis.
- ▪Other high-ranking officials, including Katherine Szarama and Jim Traficant, are also leaving the FDA.
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Health Care Regulations Second FDA executive departing organization in less than a week as top drug regulator claims she was fired Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg says she refused to sign a resignation letter, was told the decision came from way above By Robert McGreevy Fox News Published May 16, 2026 2:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FDA Commissioner Makary resigns FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary will resign from his post, according to the Associated Press. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dr.
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