Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing RFK Jr.'s 'Misinformation and Lies'
FDA's top vaccine official, Peter Marks, has resigned, accusing RFK Jr. of spreading misinformation about vaccine safety, a move that underscores ongoing concerns over the agency’s adherence to scientific truth.
Published on March 30, 2025
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, announced his resignation effective April 5, 2025. In his resignation letter, he sharply criticized Acting FDA Commissioner Sara Brenner and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for promoting misinformation about vaccine safety, arguing that addressing these concerns was impossible given their lack of commitment to truth and transparency.
Marks’ departure comes amid significant turmoil at the Department of Health and Human Services, including extensive layoffs and agency closures. The resignation, reported by multiple news outlets on March 28-30, also coincides with a measles outbreak and growing public health worries. His exit has raised alarms about the integrity of science-guided policies and the future of vaccine research and public trust in regulatory decisions.