Trump Takes on Plastic Straw and Penny Bans: ‘What’s Next, Forks and Spoons?’

D.C. (Dist. of Criminals), February 9, 2025 — The panel on Outnumbered today tackled President Trump’s latest executive order, which is expected to reverse the Biden administration’s phase-out of single-use plastics in federal agencies. But the conversation quickly expanded to another seemingly small but culturally significant issue—the future of the penny..

President Donald J. Trump is taking aim at government regulations on everyday items, announcing plans to reverse Biden-era plastic straw restrictions while also pushing back on renewed efforts to eliminate the penny.

Trump has long been vocal about the push to ban plastic straws, criticizing the switch to paper alternatives, which he argues are ineffective. "They want to ban straws—what’s next, forks, spoons, and knives?" he previously remarked, calling such bans unnecessary. Now, with an executive order expected next week, his administration plans to bring back plastic straws in federal agencies, reversing a policy set to phase them out by 2035.

At the same time, Trump’s allies are warning about efforts to eliminate the penny, citing the cost of production. While some argue that phasing out the penny would improve efficiency, critics see it as another unnecessary change that chips away at tradition and everyday life. Much like the straw debate, some say the push against small coins is more about control than practicality.

Both issues fit into Trump's broader efforts to roll back regulations that impact daily American life, from light bulb bans to appliance restrictions. Supporters say the moves resonate with voters who are frustrated by policies they see as prioritizing bureaucratic control over common sense.

With Trump’s executive order on plastic straws set to be signed soon, the question remains—will pennies be next on the chopping block, or will Trump fight to keep them too?

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