Moms for America Action launches 2026 campaign against Chinese vapes

FIRST ON FOX: A group led by conservative mothers is stepping into the fight against illegal Chinese-made e-cigarettes, inspired by the Trump administration’s efforts, and announcing it will launch an “aggressive” campaign in 2026 to educate parents about the dangers of illegal e-cigarettes.

Moms for America Action, the nation’s largest conservative moms’ organization, announced in a press release that it will make combating illegal Chinese e-cigarettes a top priority in the 2026 election cycle, mobilizing parents and running ads across the country to demand tougher enforcement and accountability for manufacturers who flood the U.S. market with illicit products.

The group says the action is in line with the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal vaping products made in China and marketed to children in a variety of flavors.

“For moms, this is a personal situation,” Emily Stack, executive director of Moms for America Action, said in the news release.

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“Illegal Chinese e-cigarettes appear in our schools, neighborhoods and homes every day. Moms are fed up, and we’re taking action to stop these products from targeting our children.”

Moms for America Actions says it will “mobilize mothers to advocate for stronger enforcement, accountability for foreign manufacturers, and the protection of children and families.”

In the press release, the group notes that many illegal Chinese e-cigarettes are “deliberately designed” to appeal to children and says this will be the main focus of their campaign’s pushback.

“This is not an accident; it’s by design,” Stack explained. “China has built a billion-dollar industry on getting American children addicted to illegal products that have no place in our society. Mothers are fed up, and we fully support the Trump Administration’s aggressive actions to shut down this black market.”

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Moms for America Actions said Chinese e-cigarettes are specifically designed to appeal to children. (iStock)

The group’s efforts are in line with the Trump administration’s efforts to combat illegal Chinese e-cigarettes, highlighted by last year’s seizure of $86.5 million in illicit e-cigarettes in Chicago that accompanied “Operation Vape Trail,” a Drug Enforcement Administration operation to stop illegal e-cigarette sales.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “The Chinese are getting richer while our children are getting sick,” he said. Published on X last September. “We’re putting an end to this.”

“We are targeting illegal Chinese e-cigarettes and will stop them from poisoning our children.”

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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at an international business meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 28, 2025. (Ken Ishii – Pool/Getty Images)

China’s e-cigarette industry is estimated at $28 billion, and despite federal restrictions, government data show two-thirds of its products reach U.S. consumers. More than 80 percent of e-cigarettes sold nationwide are illegal and not permitted for sale.

“President Trump’s actions send a clear message: profiting from our children’s addiction will not be tolerated,” Stack said. he said. “Mothers want safe communities, honest law enforcement, and leaders who put American families first. We are committed to making sure these dangerous products are completely removed from our schools and neighborhoods.”