Trump Signs Order to Reinstate Plastic Straws, Reversing Biden Policy

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to reinstate plastic drinking straws in federal agencies, claiming that paper straws are ineffective and can 'explode' when used. This decision reverses a Biden-era initiative aimed at phasing out single-use plastics by 2035. Trump expressed skepticism about the environmental concerns raised by advocates, stating, 'I don’t think that plastic is going to affect a shark as they’re munching their way through the ocean.' Environmentalists have criticized the move, arguing that plastic straws contribute significantly to pollution and harm marine life. The plastics industry, however, has welcomed the decision, viewing it as a step towards broader acceptance of plastic products. Trump has a history of opposing environmental regulations, having previously called climate change a 'scam.'