On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reversing the federal ban on plastic straws, arguing that paper alternatives are ineffective. The order overturns a Biden-era policy aimed at phasing out single-use plastics in federal agencies by 2035. Trump emphasized the convenience of plastic straws and dismissed environmental concerns, stating, "I don’t think plastic is going to affect the shark very much, as they’re munching their way through the ocean."
