Trump called. FDA jumped. Flavored vapes approved. All to pad Big Tobacco's profits by getting young people hooked. The FDA used to be independent. There are only four FDA authorized vape brands on the market and none are available in flavors. Yet THOUSANDS of flavored vape products are still accessible for purchase at our local retailers. NBC News The FDA announces its first authorization of fruit flavored e cigarettes intended for adult smokers. This major policy shift comes as teen Instagram F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E Cigarettes The New York Times