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Trump Bought Tobacco Stocks and Raked In Industry Donations as FDA Eased Standards
President Donald Trump held significant stock investments in tobacco companies like Philip Morris and Altria, while tobacco interests donated millions to his political allies. The Trump administration's FDA implemented policies easing regulations on nicotine products and vapes, sparking criticism from public health advocates.
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