Efforts to Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump

A group of health advocates gathers outside a government building, holding signs and banners to protest the cuts to smoking cessation programs and demand renewed support for public health initiatives.

One of the most notable changes occurred in 2018 when the Trump administration announced a proposal to lower the nicotine levels in cigarettes. However, this plan has yet to be implemented, leaving many experts questioning the commitment to aggressive tobacco control measures. In contrast, funding for smoking cessation programs has seen cuts, limiting resources available … Read more