Trump’s Acting FDA Chief Brings Rare Law, Food History to Role

Jessica O’Connell’s commentary was featured in a Bloomberg Law article discussing the promotion of Kyle Diamantas to Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The appointment is notable as it marks only the second time in the agency’s history that a leader with a food oversight background has been elevated to head the FDA.

Jessica highlighted Diamantas’ collaborative leadership style and strong engagement with stakeholders across the regulatory landscape.

“He has been very willing to engage, willing to meet, and willing to hear from all stakeholders, and I think that has been well received,” Jessica said.