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Former FDA officials blast DOGE as ‘one of the biggest disasters in American history’

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Three former FDA commissioners, including Robert Califf, publicly condemned the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, labeling it a historic disaster that stripped the agency of institutional knowledge. The evidence indicates the DOGE program initiated a massive staffing exodus of 3,500 workers, which was followed by a larger exodus under former Commissioner Marty Makary before his May resignation. White House official Heidi Overton has been nominated to replace Makary but has not yet secured Senate confirmation. The article was published on October 14, 2026, at 23:23 UTC, and the report covers the immediate aftermath of the layoffs without detailing the full scope of the exodus or the long-term consequences for the agency.

Key points

• Former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf described the Trump administration's DOGE initiative as 'one of the biggest disasters in American history' following a 3,500-worker staffing exodus.
• The exodus under Trump administration officials was preceded by a larger staff departure under former Commissioner Marty Makary, who resigned in May.

Context and limitations

The report covers the immediate post-layoff reactions and the specific number of workers affected (3,500). It does not provide details on the total size of the exodus, the specific institutional knowledge lost, or the long-term impact on the agency's operations.

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