Senate confirms Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner by October 2026

Market overview

Given Makary’s controversial tenure and the FDA’s need for stability, the Senate will prioritize confirming a mainstream figure like Stephen Hahn, a former FDA commissioner with experience. Trump’s recent praise for Hahn and his history in the role make this a likely outcome.

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Implied probability (Yes)

68%

Source: user-generated

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