Trump Appoints Kyle Diamantas as Acting FDA Commissioner After Marty Makary Resigns

President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will serve as acting FDA commissioner after former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The announcement triggered swift reactions from anti-abortion organizations that had pressed for Marty Makary's removal.

Several anti-abortion organizations and GOP lawmakers called for Trump to oust Marty Makary from the FDA, arguing he had not done enough to limit abortion pill access, according to Politico.

Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy stated on May 12, 2026 that Marty Makary was part of a broader symptom of an administration that has not paid attention to pro-life issues. Sen. Bill Cassidy stated on May 12, 2026 that he cares deeply about life and anticipates the next FDA nominee shall as well.

Live Action Founder and President Lila Rose posted on X on May 12, 2026 that Kyle Diamantas was previously listed in court records as counsel for Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando. " Lila Rose wrote on X on May 12, 2026 that a strong pro-life nominee is needed to replace Diamantas immediately.

Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz posted on X on May 12, 2026 that Lila Rose was omitting important context about Kyle Diamantas.

Alex Bruesewitz wrote on X on May 12, 2026 that Kyle Diamantas is pro-life and focused on delivering on President Trump’s promise to MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN. Kyle Diamantas previously served as a senior associate at the Orlando office of the law firm Baker Donelson.

During his tenure at Baker Donelson, Kyle Diamantas served as outside counsel for Planned Parenthood in Florida litigation regarding a property use dispute over a medical complex in Kissimmee, Florida.

MMB Properties, a cardiology practice in the same Kissimmee medical complex, sought to prohibit Planned Parenthood of Orlando from performing abortions based on property use restrictions barring outpatient surgical centers. White House Spokesman Kush Desai stated on May 13, 2026 that Kyle Diamantas was a junior legal associate assigned to the Planned Parenthood case by his superiors.

Kush Desai stated on May 13, 2026 that Kyle Diamantas expressed objections to representing Planned Parenthood based on personal convictions and removed himself from the case.

A source familiar with Diamantas stated that his name appears on some court documents but his signature does not because he withdrew from the case. A source familiar with Diamantas stated that Kyle regularly contributes to pro-life charities and organizations. The FDA did not respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.

Baker Donelson did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment. Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins posted on X on May 12, 2026 that her team did not call for Dr. Makary to resign because the FDA is filled with pro-abortion Leftists.

Kristan Hawkins posted on X on May 12, 2026 that the new FDA Commissioner must be 100% committed to protecting innocent children in the womb and their mothers. March for Life Education and Defense Fund President Jennie Bradley Lichter posted on X on May 13, 2026 that she had a great conversation the previous night with Kyle Diamantas.

Jennie Bradley Lichter posted on X on May 13, 2026 that within hours of being handed the job, Diamantas was on the phone with pro-life leaders.

Jennie Bradley Lichter posted on X on May 13, 2026 that she is optimistic that the cause of Life will get a full and fair hearing at the FDA, including real movement on the mifepristone safety study. @DailyCaller reported that the article was published on May 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET by reporter Ireland Owens. The Daily Caller News Foundation is an independent and nonpartisan newswire service.