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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 7, 2026United States

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Faces Pressure After Vaping Policy Reversal

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary is facing internal administration pressure and calls for his removal after he initially blocked, then approved, flavored e-cigarettes following direct intervention from President Trump. The controversy stems from Makary's perceived resistance to Trump's 2024 campaign pledge to support the vaping industry, alongside broader concerns from administration officials regarding his staffing choices and policy decisions.

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Why It Matters

The FDA's approval of age-gated flavored vapes marks a shift in federal policy that allows US-manufactured flavored e-cigarettes to enter the market, provided they use technology to verify that users are at least 21 years old.

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organizationArnold Ventures“Met with Makary; founded by billionaire John Arnold.”personMarty Makary“Facing criticism from administration officials and pressure to align with Trump'”organizationGlas“California-based company that received FDA approval for fruit-flavored vapes.”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Associated with the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda.”personDonald Trump“Intervened to force the approval of flavored vapes and has expressed frustration”personGregory Conley“Nicotine industry advocate who revealed the FDA's flavor approval online.”personVinay Prasad“Former director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research; rehir”