The Protecting America Initiative (PAI) launches ad against illicit Chinese vapes, blaming Biden for failing to protect Americans. Trump-aligned group urges crackdown on unregulated e-cigarettes made in China to counter China's influence.
Key Points
PAI ad raises concerns about illicit Chinese vapes being unregulated and possibly harmful
Trump's previous warnings about the dangers of illicit Chinese vapes are cited in the ad
Biden is criticized for failing to protect Americans from these products
Youth usage of Chinese vapes has increased since 2020, despite declining youth smoking rates
Pros
Highlighting the dangers of unregulated e-cigarettes made in China
Encouraging states to take action to protect Americans
Cons
Potentially politicizing the issue by aligning with Trump and Biden