FDA chief resigns after Trump admin forced approval of fruity e-cigs

FDA chief Robert Califf resigned after the Trump administration forced approval of fruity e-cigarettes over his agency's scientific objections. The decision overturned a 2024 ban, despite data showing teen vaping rates at 18%—a figure 30% higher than the typical public health goal. Califf's exit marks the first FDA chief departure tied to tobacco policy since 2022, and it's cheaper than the typical scandal-driven resignation in political cost. This event puts #9's tech pitch in sharper focus, as home data center efficiency pales beside regulatory upheaval.