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Three Ways Trump Could Disrupt The US FDA

 
• By Michael McCaughan

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election once again is creating a potentially unsettling transition process for the FDA. While it is far from clear that the new administration actually will want to disrupt the agency, there are several ways it could happen.

A disruptive FDA commissioner could advocate for changes to FDA decision-making practices. (Shutterstock)
Key Takeaways
  • The FDA could be significantly changed by Donald Trump’s stated efforts to remake the federal government.
  • A disruptive leader could be appointed that alters FDA decision-making processes or career staff could be forced out as part of a “purge.”
  • Even if the agency is spared from major changes, staff departures and hiring difficulties could impact performance.

Donald Trump’s victory in the 6 November US presidential election will bring potentially significant changes to

The Trump campaign left little doubt that it wants to be a disruptive force in government, whether via promises to “purge” the federal workforce of “disloyal” people or through the more

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