Makary's Vape Dilemma: Trump Pushes Flavor-Approved, Age-Verified Vapes

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is under intense political pressure after he initially blocked, then approved, fruit-flavored vapes that use an ID‑verifying age gate—an action Trump pressed him to take. The move, which led to the Wednesday approval of flavors like Blueberry and Mango, has drawn attacks from anti-abortion activists, some administration officials, and vaping advocates, highlighting intra‑White House tensions as Makary juggles Trump’s agenda with staffing and policy controversies.