In a significant policy shift, President Trump signed an executive order reversing federal efforts to phase out plastic straws in favor of paper alternatives. During a press event, Trump criticized paper straws as ineffective, asserting a preference for plastic despite their role in global plastic pollution. Environmental groups have condemned this action, emphasizing the dangers of plastic straws, which contribute to marine degradation and human health risks. This decision conflicts with the Biden administration’s commitment to limit single-use plastics, a move aimed at addressing growing concerns about pollution and its environmental impacts.