Trump and Musk: The Plastic Straw Alliance

It seems that plastic straws are the hottest topic in Washington, and none other than President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk are diving into the debate headfirst—sipping their favorite beverages (presumably through plastic). Musk, the Tesla CEO with a penchant for tweeting about straws, declared paper straws ‘the worst’ and even shouted, ‘Stop the war on straws!’ It sounds like he might just be protecting our sipping styles.

Fast forward to now, and Trump has signed an executive order declaring war on the paper straw invasion, claiming these flimsy things can’t handle the heat—or any liquid for that matter! He humorously recounted how paper straws can break, collapse, or simply dissolve in hot drinks, saying, “I’ve had a many times and on occasion they break, they explode.” Talk about a straw-tastrophe!

Trump’s announcement drew applause from Musk, who responded with a bold proclamation, calling Trump the “Greatest President ever.” Seems like they’re raising their glasses—ahem, straws—together against the environmental movement! In response to the Biden administration’s push to phase out single-use plastics, Trump is resurrecting plastic straws, because why not?

The Biden administration had pushed for stricter rules against single-use plastics and even aimed to eliminate them by 2035. But with Trump’s latest effort, it looks like traditional plastic might be making a triumphant return. Even studies are in on the action, revealing that around 90% of paper straws come with ‘forever chemicals,’ just like that one friend who never leaves the party.

As we see this straw saga unfold, we can only imagine what the next big theme in politics will be—perhaps the battle of the cups? One thing’s for sure; discussions over drink accessories have never been this entertaining!

President Trump and Elon Musk have bonded over their mutual dislike for paper straws, with Trump recently signing an executive order to revive plastic straws, labeling paper straws as ineffective. Musk has voiced his disdain for alternatives like paper straws, calling them ‘the worst,’ and praised Trump as the ‘Greatest President ever’ for his decision. This comes amid efforts by the Biden administration to phase out single-use plastics in federal operations, sparking a humorous diplomatic straw fight.