Trump Backs Florida Marijuana Ballot Initiative

Donald Trump, Republican presidential candidate, supports a Florida ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. His statement, shared on Truth Social, aligns with past comments suggesting openness to marijuana legalization. The stance contrasts with other Republicans and his administration's historical opposition to cannabis-related measures.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has thrown his support behind a Florida ballot initiative that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. The announcement was made via the social media platform Truth Social late Sunday night.

This endorsement comes despite opposition from key Republican figures, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump's previous administration was generally resistant to expanding access to cannabis. Trump will compete against Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming November 5 presidential election, with polls showing a tight race.

In his statement, Trump emphasized the importance of ending unnecessary arrests for small quantities of marijuana and expressed his intention to vote 'YES' on Amendment 3. He also supported ongoing legislative efforts to facilitate banking services for state-compliant cannabis businesses and to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule 3 drug. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign criticized Trump, calling his stance inconsistent with his past actions and administration policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)