The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he supports a ballot initiative in Florida that would legalize recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and olderThe statement, made on the social media platform Truth Social late on Sunday, comes after a comment in late August in which he implied he was open to legalizing marijuana. recreational use of marijuana in the state.
The support of Trump The ballot initiative, known as Amendment 3, comes despite some Republicans, including the Florida Governor Ron DeSantishave demonstrated against the measureThe former president will face the Democratic vice president Kamala Harris in the November 5 election. Polls indicate the race is essentially tied.
“As I have said before, I believe it is time to end the unnecessary arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use.”wrote Trump“As a Floridian, I will vote YES on Amendment 3 in November.”
In his social media post, Trump He also appeared to support legislative efforts to make it easier for banks to serve cannabis businesses. operating in accordance with state laws.
“As President, we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule I drug. 3, and we will work with the Congress to pass common sense laws, including safe banking for state-chartered businesses,” he wrote. Trump.
