Menthol cigarettes ban: White House 'aware' of discrimination concerns

The White House is "aware" of concerns that the Biden administration's proposed menthol cigarettes ban could unfairly target Black people.

"We are aware of that, and we take that seriously the concerns that have been raised about discriminatory policy, policing, and so addressing racial bias in policing is a priority," Jean-Pierre said. "This is why we strongly support the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and we need legislation to directly address police reform, even as we regulate tobacco industry practices that harm Americans," she continued.