"Last week, the Food and Drug Administration officially authorized the sale of two new fruit-flavored vapes to adult consumers, prompting criticism from health advocates who fear the move will once again spark a rise in minors becoming addicted to the nicotine products. The federal government's Trump-pressured embrace of e-cigarettes has also sparked turmoil inside the his administration, so far prompting the exits of two officials and counting: the FDA commissioner and a top HHS spokesperson."
"The FDA ultimately went on to authorize the sale of four e-cigarette products from Los Angeles-based company Glas, including its "Gold" and "Sapphire" pods which are mango and blueberry-flavored, respectively. Days later, the FDA issued further guidance that would allow unauthorized nicotine products to stay on the market, and avoid enforcement action, as companies seek federal approval."
"On Tuesday, Dr. Marty Markary, who served as FDA commissioner since last April, officially tendered his resignation amid proliferating reports that President Donald Trump intended to fire him, in part over his reluctance to sign off on those fruity vapes. (Markary was also, according to Stat News's Matthew Herper, the worst FDA commissioner in 25 years, but Trump probably had other reasons.)"
"Despite the reported discord between the two, Trump thanked Markary for his service in a social media post, writing that he had done "a great job at the FDA" and that "so much was accomplished under his leadership." HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. similarly paid tribute to Markary, posting that: "you took on entrenched interests, challenged the status quo, and never lost sight of the American people we serve. You pushed forward critical reforms and helped advance our mission to Make America Healthy Again. I'm grateful for your courage and your friendship.""
FDA authorized the sale of fruit-flavored vaping products for adult consumers, including mango and blueberry flavored pods from Glas. Health advocates criticized the move, warning it could lead to increased nicotine addiction among minors. Additional FDA guidance allowed certain unauthorized nicotine products to remain on the market while companies pursued federal approval. Reports indicated President Donald Trump intended to fire FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Markary due in part to reluctance to approve the fruity vapes. Markary resigned, and Trump publicly praised his service. HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also praised Markary’s reforms. Top HHS spokesman Rich Danker later exited as well.
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