Evening Wire: Marty Makary Resigns & Venezuela the 51st State? | 5.12.26
5/12/202614 min
Pete Hegseth sounds the alarm over a Cuban threat to national security, MAHA favorite Marty Makary resigns from the FDA, and President Trump moves beyond Canada–and teases making Venezuela the 51st state. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
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John Bickley· Host0:29
[upbeat music] Pete Hegseth sounds the alarm over a Cuban threat to national security, MAHA favorite Marty Makary resigns from the FDA, and President Trump moves beyond Canada and teases making Venezuela the 51st state. I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Tuesday, May 12th. This is Evening Wire.
Georgia Howe· Host0:51
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary is reportedly resigning today after weeks of mounting political pressure and internal clashes within the Trump administration. This follows reports that Trump had already signed off on a plan to remove him. Makary had drawn criticisms from Republicans, anti-abortion groups, and even the Wall Street Journal editorial board over several controversial FDA decisions, including disputes over flavored vapes, abortion pill reviews, and high-profile drug approvals. Reuters reports FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas is expected to serve as acting commissioner.
John Bickley· Host1:26
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said today that the Cuban