Reynolds American
Coverage of Reynolds American in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Senate inquiry suggests Trump administration softened kratom and tobacco policies in quid pro quo
A Senate inquiry accuses the Trump administration of softening policies on kratom and flavored vapes in exchange for donations from the tobacco and kratom industries. The investigation, led by Sen. Ron Wyden, claims these actions risk increasing youth addiction and requests responses from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Trump’s health secretary), Reynolds American, and Botanic Tonics by Aug. 31.
- 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.