Vape Company Gave Millions to Trump Before Key Decision Jessica The FDA spent years trying to restrict flavored vapes because flavors clearly appeal to kids and teens. Now, after heavy lobbying from the vaping industry and reported pressure from Trump The FDA authorized the first fruit flavored vapes for adults 21+ Tuesday, a major policy shift that comes after President Trump vowed to save vaping. Trump reportedly urged FDA Commissioner Marty Makary over Two of RFK's top brass have resigned this week, both over the approval of two flavored e cigarettes. Both made clear that the approvals go against the FDA's mission to prevent vape companies