By — Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/trump-is-backing-off-banning-flavored-e-cigarettes Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump is backing off banning flavored e-cigarettes Health Nov 18, 2019 12:54 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is backing away from the idea of banning most flavored e-cigarettes. Trump announced a proposed ban in September, saying he wanted parents to be aware of what a problem vaping had become among teens. He made the announcement in the presence of first lady Melania Trump, who does not believe e-cigarettes should be available to children. But two White House and campaign officials say Trump has since grown reluctant to move forward after becoming convinced that such a step could alienate voters he needs for re-election who would be financially or otherwise affected by such a ban. The officials were not authorized to speak publicly about private conversations. READ MORE: What are symptoms of vaping-related lung disease? Answers to your e-cigarette questions Lobbyists, conservative groups and Republican lawmakers have also warned Trump that a vaping crackdown could cost him with voters. By — Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is backing away from the idea of banning most flavored e-cigarettes. Trump announced a proposed ban in September, saying he wanted parents to be aware of what a problem vaping had become among teens. He made the announcement in the presence of first lady Melania Trump, who does not believe e-cigarettes should be available to children. But two White House and campaign officials say Trump has since grown reluctant to move forward after becoming convinced that such a step could alienate voters he needs for re-election who would be financially or otherwise affected by such a ban. The officials were not authorized to speak publicly about private conversations. READ MORE: What are symptoms of vaping-related lung disease? Answers to your e-cigarette questions Lobbyists, conservative groups and Republican lawmakers have also warned Trump that a vaping crackdown could cost him with voters.