The president has sided with tobacco companies in a dispute over vapes, backing the industry over his own Food and Drug Administration commissioner.The commissioner resigned in protest.The confirmed account says the dispute centred on vapes and that tobacco companies had filled the president's groups' coffers.No further details were provided on the specific regulatory decision or the timing of the resignation.The move is significant because it places the White House at odds with the FDA leadership on a public-health and regulatory issue.It also marks a clear win for the tobacco industry in a sector described as lucrative.The Food and Drug Administration... [Continue Reading]
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: Marty Makary for having done a great job at the FDA. So much was accomplished under his leadership. He was a hard worker, who was respected by all, and will go on to have an outstanding career in Medicine. Kyle Diamantas, a very talented person, will be put in the Acting position." - "No Republican has ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction - down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In... [Continue Reading]