FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Citing Kennedy's 'Misinformation and Lies'

Dr. Peter Marks steps down as FDA's top vaccine official, warning of public health risks from declining vaccine confidence and erosion of scientific standards under HHS leadership.

Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned effective April 5, citing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promotion of vaccine misinformation.
Marks alleged that Kennedy's actions undermine public confidence in vaccines, posing a 'clear danger' to public health and safety.
The resignation coincides with a severe measles outbreak in the U.S., particularly in Texas, linked to declining vaccination rates.
Kennedy has appointed vaccine skeptic David Geier to study debunked vaccine-autism links and canceled key vaccine advisory meetings and research grants.
Public health experts and industry groups warn that Marks' departure signals a troubling erosion of scientific standards at the FDA.