Hilary Perkins said her previous work at the Justice Department created “unnecessary distractions.”
Hilary Perkins, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief attorney, resigned from the role just two days after the appointment, she said on March 13.
“Unfortunately, my work with the Department of Justice, defending the FDA through multiple administrations, coincided with my oath of avidly defending the US, has created unnecessary distractions from moving forward with administration priorities. With great respect for FDA career lawyers and experts, I have resigned as lead lawyers with great appreciation to my family, friends and colleagues who stood by my side during this challenging time,” Perkins said.
“Hilary K. Perkins resigned virtually immediately from her position as FDA’s chief advisor,” the FDA said without providing details.
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According to her LinkedIn profile, Perkins first joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) Consumer Protection Division in 2019 during President Donald Trump’s first administration. She became an assistant director in 2020. This was her until March of this year.
Prior to her job at DOJ, Perkins was employed as an associate at a Washington-based law firm and as a law clerk in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to bring Resa H. Barksdale to justice.
“I can’t imagine anyone who is more at odds with President Trump’s agenda,” writes Holy.
McCurry, a candidate for President Donald Trump’s FDA commissioner, has yet to be confirmed by the Senate about his finest role in the FDA, and it is unclear if there is a role he played in Perkins’ appointment.
The Epoch Times contacted McCurry and the FDA for comments but did not receive a response by publication time.
Reuters contributed to this report.
