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Sara Braun

What to know about Kyle Diamantas, the new acting FDA commissioner

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Kyle Diamantas Photograph: FDA

The new acting commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who Donald Trump described as a “very talented person”, is a former corporate lawyer who previously defended a popular formula maker against claims of its product harming premature babies.

Kyle Diamantas, who most recently served as the FDA deputy commissioner for food, will be taking over as acting FDA commissioner.

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