Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra mentioned controversy within the Black community as one of the reasons for dropping the proposed menthol tobacco ban.
Public health advocacy groups expressed dismay, arguing that the debate over public health regarding menthol cigarettes was resolved years ago.
President and CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Yolanda Richardson, criticized the administration for prioritizing politics over the lives of Black individuals.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, expressed concern that the administration's inaction enables the tobacco industry to market menthol products aggressively, attracting new users.
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