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The Biden administration indefinitely postpones the ban on menthol cigarettes, citing election-year pushback and concerns about angering minority voters. The decision is seen as a move to secure votes, sparking criticism and disappointment among health advocates and anti-smoking groups.

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The Biden administration has indefinitely postponed a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, citing pushback ahead of the election year. President Joe Biden initially proposed the ban as part of efforts to curb smoking rates in the U.S. [1]. The decision to delay the ban on menthol cigarettes came amid concerns about potential backlash from black voters, as studies have shown that menthol cigarettes are more popular among African Americans [2]. This move has been criticized by public health advocates who argue that the ban would have had a positive impact on public health by discouraging smoking, particularly among young people and minority communities [3]. The delay was met with disappointment from anti-tobacco groups, health organizations, and lawmakers who had supported the ban [4].

Federal authorities, including the FDA, had been considering the ban on menthol cigarettes for years, aiming to reduce smoking-related health disparities among different demographic groups [5]. The abrupt decision to postpone the ban has raised questions about the administration's commitment to public health and tobacco control [6]. Despite the potential health benefits of banning menthol cigarettes, the Biden administration appears to have prioritized political considerations over public health [7]. The delay in implementing the ban is seen as a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable communities from the harmful effects of smoking [8]. The administration's reversal on the ban on menthol cigarettes has sparked debate and criticism, with some accusing President Biden of prioritizing votes over public health [9].

Overall, the decision to indefinitely postpone the ban on menthol cigarettes has generated mixed reactions, with many expressing disappointment over the missed opportunity to address smoking-related disparities and protect public health [10].

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE VOTES: Coward Joe Biden Puts Off Banning of Menthol Cigarettes Until After the Election

The Gateway Pundit - 13 days ago - The last time we checked in on Joe Biden’s planned ban on menthol cigarettes, he was considering postponing the effort because his campaign and Democrats are worried about angering black voters.

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Fox Business - 14 days ago - The Biden administration has decided to delay banning menthol cigarettes, saying it will require more discussion related to the civil rights and criminal justice movements.

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Los Angeles Times - 14 days ago - The Biden administration is again delaying a ban on menthol cigarettes, infuriating anti-smoking groups but potentially avoiding backlash from Black voters.

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NPR - 14 days ago - An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market "prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives."

Federal Government Delays Decision to Ban Menthol-Flavored Cigarettes

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Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes

Hindustan Times - 14 days ago - In a statement Friday, Biden’s top health official gave no timeline for issuing the rule to potentially ban menthol flavoured cigarettes in the US. | World News

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CNBC - 14 days ago - The delay comes two years after the Food and Drug Administration first announced its proposed rules for the ban.

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News Nation - 14 days ago - “It’s clear that there are still more conversations to have, and that will take significantly more time.”

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Chicago Tribune - 14 days ago - President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.

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wcvb - 14 days ago - All flavors in cigarettes were banned in 2009, but menthol was left out after lobbying from the industry.

Biden administration backs off menthol ban to court black voters

Washington Examiner - 14 days ago - The Biden administration is backing away from its proposed menthol ban, saying that a final decision "will take significantly more time."

Biden administration announces delay on potential ban of menthol cigarettes

Just The News - 14 days ago - Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said more discussion on the topic was necessary before the administration could move forward on the ban, but he did not present a clear timeline on when the final decision would be made.

Biden Stalls On Menthol Cigarette Ban Fearing Black Vote Backlash

International Business Times - 14 days ago - President Joe Biden's government on Friday said it was taking more time to consider a ban on menthol cigarettes, amid fears it could alienate Black voters in a tough election year.

Biden Administration Again Delays Proposed Menthol Cigarettes Ban

Forbes - 14 days ago - Friday’s delay is the latest setback for the ban, which was initially proposed in April 2022.

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CNN - 14 days ago - A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes in the US “will take significantly more time,” US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Friday.

Biden admin scraps menthol ban for fear of alienating black voters critical to prez's re-election

NY Post - 14 days ago - The Biden administration has abandoned its acknowledging that heavy pushback from black Americans seen as a critical voting bloc for the president’s 2024 re-election effort influenced the decision.…

Biden Administration Drops Planned Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Over Fear of Angering Minority Voters

RedState - 14 days ago -

Biden delays menthol cigarette ban amid pushback

staradvertiser - 14 days ago - WASHINGTON >> President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.