FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Over RFK Jr.'s Policies

Dr. Peter Marks steps down, citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies' as public health experts raise alarm over vaccine confidence and scientific integrity.

Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine regulator, resigned after being forced out by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing concerns over misinformation and a lack of scientific transparency.
Marks, a key figure in Operation Warp Speed, criticized Kennedy's policies for undermining public confidence in vaccines during a worsening measles outbreak in Texas.
Kennedy has promoted alternative treatments like vitamin A and questioned the necessity of vaccines, further alarming public health officials.
The resignation comes as Kennedy implements significant restructuring at the FDA, including staff cuts and the creation of a new office to study vaccine injuries.
Public health experts warn that these developments could erode trust in vaccines and hinder future advancements in biomedical innovation.