Trump, paper straws

Gulf of America? No paper straws? Trump makes his mark in ways big and small
President Donald Trump has declared war. On paper straws. “These things don’t work,” he complained from the Oval Office on Monday while asserting that U.S. policy now aims to end the use of the biodegradable sipping sticks.
Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating
This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Trump’s attack on paper straws is mostly symbolic — but the plastics industry is celebrating on Feb 18, 2025. "Each time I voted for you, it was because I knew you'd make things right and you'd fix the wrongs. I'm counting on you now to make this right too."
Trump signs executive order ending 'forced use of paper straws'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the "procurement and forced use of paper straws," fulfilling a promise the president made last week.
Trump brings back plastic straws – because he claims paper ones ‘explode’
Trump brings back plastic straws – because he claims paper ones ‘explode’ - Trump condemned the ‘ridiculous situation’ created by the Biden administration in its attempt to phase out single-use plasti
Trump vows to end Biden’s ‘ridiculous’ paper straw initiative: ‘Back to plastic’
“BACK TO PLASTIC!” Trump appeared to be referring to former President Joe Biden’s July 2024 promise to “phase out” single-use plastics — including straws, cutlery and cups — in federal departments. The ban would have also covered all packaging and food service operations, with the end of procurement due in 2027.
Opinion
Trump’s order was the last straw – at least, the last paper one. We should rejoice
The second Trump administration has begun and Americans are lucky to be getting rid of the silliness that Biden gave us -- including the paper straw mandate. Nobody wants that.
Donald Trump Goes to War Against Universally Hated Paper Straws
Plastic straw partisans are now on the offensive in the straw wars. Monday evening, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing federal
‘Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long.
Trump signed an executive order to end use of paper straws. Will NC have to ban them?
It is therefore the policy of the United States to end the use of paper straws,” the action says. Here’s what it means for NC.
Trump and plastic straws: What about Florida cities that only allow paper?
President Donald Trump signed an order this week to phase out paper straws in federal agencies. Will Florida cities be impacted? What to know
Bring back plastic bags like Trump did for straws, N.J. lawmaker says
Or plastic bag, for that matter. Just months away from New Jersey reaching three years of banning single-use plastic bags in most stores and paper bags nearly everywhere, one state lawmaker is taking aim at the law.
USA Today9d
Trump bans paper straws. These South Florida cities will have to find alternatives
President Trump issued an executive order to phase out paper straws nationwide. The move comes as paper straws, intended to replace plastic straws, face criticism for their effectiveness and ...
Washington Examiner5d
Burn the paper straws
In fact, Trump should go further. The White House and other federal agencies likely have stockpiles of paper Biden straws lying around. Trump should gather them onto the South Lawn, stack them ...