It’s not illogical for vapers to follow populists. That should be a wakeup call for the centre left.

In 2019, Trump claimed he saved flavored vaping, but his policies led to a flood of disposable vapes. He also made it difficult to ship vapes and added to legal uncertainties for vapers. While some populists support safer nicotine products, the center-left has alienated vapers, accusing them of links to big tobacco. This stance has driven vapers towards right-wing parties. The left's reluctance to embrace harm reduction contrasts with the right's support for vapers' concerns, impacting political outcomes. The center-left's opposition to vaping overlooks its benefits for marginalized groups and undermines harm reduction efforts.