Menthol Cigarettes Ban Newport, Kool and Salem and the trick coming #mentholban

Summary

The presenter argues that the FDA’s proposed/announced ban on menthol cigarettes is not genuinely “protective” of Black smokers, but instead an attack on the Black community. He frames menthol brands as being primarily used by Black people (citing brands such as Newport, Kool, Salem, etc.) and claims that banning menthol will not eliminate smoking—only push it into illegal or black-market channels.

He predicts three possible outcomes for addicted smokers:

1. People quit menthol entirely.
2. People switch to non-menthol brands (he claims many would do this “like white people,” by buying cigarettes such as Winston or Marlboro).
3. People continue obtaining menthol despite the ban.

He emphasizes that the third outcome would likely lead to enforcement—fines and arrests—thereby increasing punishment directed at the same community.

The presenter also challenges the government’s motives by comparing the menthol ban to restrictions he believes are not similarly applied to other substances (he mentions alcohol, cigarettes overall, and pork). He argues that the government’s “track record” shows harm to Black Americans, referencing historical examples of laws and policing that, in his view, recreated conditions of oppression after emancipation.

Political Commentary

The video broadens into political commentary. The presenter criticizes blind party loyalty and urges viewers not to automatically align with Democrats or Republicans. He claims there is fear surrounding Donald Trump and speculates about why politicians are “terrified” of him, suggesting coordinated fear might indicate something the public does not understand. He argues that focusing on elections and mainstream politics distracts from larger global threats, claiming public attention is dominated by COVID and stimulus.

Inflammatory / Hostile Statements

In the latter portion, the presenter makes strongly inflammatory and hostile statements targeting various public figures and media outlets. He calls for “excommunication” or ostracization, including prominent Black athletes and commentators, as well as specific news organizations. He also calls for Black people to become self-reliant and prioritize their own community.

Presenters / contributors

• Tim Mohammed (also referred to as Tim Muhammad)