Trump Pressures FDA to Approve Flavored Vapes as Youth Support Tanks

President Trump is pushing the Food and Drug Administration to approve flavored vapes as his popularity among young people continues to plummet.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump expressed his frustration with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on the phone over the weekend and at the White House on Monday. Makary refused to endorse manufacturer Glas’ blueberry, mango and menthol flavors, fearing the flavors would be too marketable to young and underage users. This puts a real damper on Trump’s commitment to the 2024 campaign. “save vaping”, and in its quest to win back the youth vote. A recent poll suggests that the president has lost virtually all of the progress he made with youth in 2024, sitting in a sorry state. 24 percent approval rating among Generation Z.

THE NewspaperIt is The report raises doubts about Makary’s job security, with people familiar with the conversations saying the FDA commissioner is on ice. The White House has publicly stated otherwise, saying that President Trump “delighted with his achievements. »