Breaking: FDA commissioner suggests Trump, RFK Jr. may compromise the agency

"I think we just don't know what's going to happen," Robert Califf said Tuesday

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   FDA commissioner suggests RFK Jr. and Trump might compromise an agency 'at peak performance' By Lizzy Lawrence Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said he's unsure about the future of the agency under the incoming Trump administration and "disappointed" about the election's outcome.    Califf said that although FDA decisions are meant to be rooted in science, they have always been subject to political pressure. "The view that there's a sharp line between the political and scientific, we've got to speak truthfully about this," Califf said. "It's not a sharp line in many cases." READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis The nation — and its health care decisions — are entering an unprecedented political era. Cut through the noise with our twice-weekly newsletter covering politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It What can Trump and RFK Jr. actually do on health care? By STAT Staff 'MAHA' is moving into Trump's White House. Here's who RFK Jr. could bring along for the ride By Isabella Cueto What the Trump administration could mean for the health care industry, from hospitals to pharma By Rachel Cohrs Zhang, Bob Herman, and Tara Bannow The recovery community says it offers refuge from opioid addiction. But it's still hostile to lifesaving addiction medications By Lev Facher Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us