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Trump Administration Moves to Clear the Air of Flavored E-Cigarettes

Steve Herman

   WHITE HOUSE - "People are dying with vaping," including children, U.S.
   President Donald Trump said on Wednesday as his administration
   announced it hopes to snuff out most flavors sold in the country for
   electronic cigarette devices.

   The president held an Oval office meeting Wednesday about e-cigarettes
   after at least six people died and hundreds more nationwide were
   sickened in the last several months by mysterious illnesses linked to
   vaping.

   Physicians say many of the ill patients may have vaped cannabis-related
   products, while others reported also using e-cigarettes.

   "Vaping has become a very big business as I understand it," said Trump.
   "It's not a wonderful thing, it's got big problems."

   E-cigarettes are touted as a safer alternative for cigarette smokers
   addicted to nicotine. But the illnesses -- along with marketing of
   flavored products attracting millions of minors to the habit -- have
   caused alarm.

   The president stated that vaping is a strong concern in his own
   household, which includes 13-year-old Barron.

   "She's got a son," said Trump, sitting next to his wife, Melania. "She
   feels very, very strongly about it. She's seen it."

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