Ex-U.S. President Donald Trump goes straight for the throat for paper straws – declaring them “ridiculous” and promising to roll back the environment push by the Joe Biden administration. In a scathing statement, Trump declared, “I will be signing an Executive Order ending the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws,” indicating a shift back toward plastic alternatives.
Trump has long been critical of environmental regulations he sees as excessive, often ridiculing the shift toward eco-friendly products like paper straws, which he claims are ineffective and unpopular. His remarks have reignited the debate over sustainability versus consumer convenience, with supporters praising the stance and critics warning of its environmental consequences.
This comes as the former president continues to build his 2024 campaign platform, where he is pitching himself as a champion of deregulation and business-friendly policies. Environmental groups, however, have pushed back, arguing that plastic pollution remains a major global issue, with bans on single-use plastics gaining traction worldwide.
As the political battle over climate policies and consumer products heats up, Trump’s proposed executive order, if enacted, could undo years of environmental work aimed at reducing plastic waste in the U.S.
