(CNN) US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a letter to staff Tuesday that he will be leaving the agency. Gottlieb has been commuting weekly to Washington from his home in Connecticut and is leaving to spend more time with his family, the official said. Gottlieb tweeted that he is "grateful for the opportunity to help lead this wonderful agency." https://t.co/1Zu9y7NTwR — Scott Gottlieb, M.D. After he was appointed by President Donald Trump, he was sworn in as the 23rd commissioner on May 11, 2017.

Source: CNN March 05, 2019 20:31 UTC