Trump Names Food Lawyer Kyle Diamantas FDA Food Chief
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- Kyle Diamantas was appointed by the Trump administration as the FDA’s top food official in 2025.
- Kyle Diamantas had previously worked at Jones Day representing food, beverage, and tobacco‑industry clients.
- Kyle Diamantas entered the role with no prior experience in public health, medicine, science, or government.
- Kyle Diamantas took the helm as the FDA was dealing with recent DOGE layoffs and the resignation of former leader Jim Jones.
Why it matters: Food and tobacco companies gain influence as Kyle Diamantas, a former industry lobbyist, assumes the FDA’s top food post in 2025, while consumers risk looser health oversight and diminished confidence in food safety.
