The Trump administration reportedly intends to remove top figures in the Food and Drug Administration, including the agency’s head, Stephen Hahn, and other key staff who have clashed with the White House’s public health policies. Sources have stated that Hahn has submitted his resignation, but a White House spokesperson stated that Hahn had committed to serving the remainder of his term and integrating ongoing efforts to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination distribution. However, with no confirmed nominee to fill his position, the agency faces uncertainty and confusion as it navigates the ongoing pandemic. Additionally, two independent health advisory boards, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, have doubted the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic. The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have also reportedly been held up by the White House’s health department, with frequent delays in communicating crucial public health information.
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