The Trump administration has sparked an unprecedented crisis at the FDA by laying off 3,500 employees, gutting essential divisions responsible for drug approvals, vaccine oversight, and food safety. The sudden purge, led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has stripped the agency of critical scientific and administrative expertise, causing widespread disruption and fear within the public health community. Experts warn that delays in lifesaving treatments are inevitable, with key personnel already seeking employment elsewhere. The loss of institutional knowledge threatens not only the agency’s regulatory functions but also the safety of millions of Americans. Congressional scrutiny is mounting, and even Republican lawmakers express concern over the fallout. As the FDA struggles to maintain basic operations, the nation faces a dangerous void in medical oversight that could take years to recover from.
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