The claim
Flavoured vapes can help people quit smoking
Rating
Evidence from multiple studies supports Trump’s claim that vaping has indeed helped many people quit smoking, though the extent of its effectiveness may vary depending on the person.
Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting on a study of smoking-cessation outcomes says that flavours may help people switch fully from cigarettes to vaping. The study also found an association between dual use of cigarettes and vapes and later smoking abstinence, though this does not establish that flavours themselves cause quitting.[S4]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S4] expert reaction to study of dual use of cigarettes and vapes
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026