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May 23, 2026 Trump FDA issued guidance permitting flavored vape sales after a $5 million tobacco donation to Trump's super PAC Tier 1 · Primary Economic Structure
A regulatory reversal followed a large corporate donation to a presidential political fund, illustrating pay-to-play dynamics in federal rulemaking.
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- FDA issues guidance opening door to flavored vape sales after tobacco donation — The Trump Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance opening the door to the sale of flavored vapes after a tobacco company donated $5 million to the Trump-backed super PAC MAGA Inc. Two days after the donation, Trump had lunch with tobacco industry representatives, during which he complained to administration officials about FDA e-cigarette regulations. The new guidance was issued days later.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 71 – 2026-05-23–2026-05-29
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