Schumer's Call for Zyn Crackdown Sparks Backlash

Republican Lawmakers and Commentators Criticize Schumer's Focus on Nicotine Pouches Amid Other Pressing Issues

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for a federal crackdown on Zyn nicotine pouches, citing concerns about their marketing towards young people and potential health effects.
Schumer's call has sparked backlash from several Republican lawmakers and commentators who argue that the focus should be on more pressing issues such as the border crisis and the fentanyl epidemic.
Zyn, a product of Swedish Match and a subsidiary of Philip Morris International, is a tobacco-free nicotine pouch that users consume orally. The product has seen rapid growth in the U.S. in recent years.
Schumer's call for investigation has been met with mockery on social media, with some users and lawmakers coining the term 'Zynsurrection' to express their defiance.
Zyn's parent company, Philip Morris International, has defended its product, stating that it meets and exceeds industry regulations and that its marketing practices are focused on preventing underage access.