Johns Hopkins Surgeon Martin Makary Emerges as Trump's FDA Commissioner Pick Amid Vaccine Mandate Criticism

Martin Makary, a pancreatic surgeon from Johns Hopkins University, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)[1]. Known for his critical views on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other pandemic policies, Makary's nomination comes as part of a broader move by Trump to reform health agencies[2]. Under this role, Makary will oversee 18,000 employees and will be tasked with evaluating new drugs and devices, as well as monitoring food safety[1]. His nomination raises the possibility of significant changes in FDA operations due to his past criticisms of expansive vaccine mandates and other public health practices[3].