Donald Trump May Support Easing of Federal Laws on Marijuana

Donald Trump has signaled that he may support an easing of federal laws that ban possession of marijuana in the USA.

Historic Shift in Policy

Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position more in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Trump’s previous position has been that pot-smoking, like abortion, should be left to the individual states and not be a matter for the federal government to deal with.

Reclassification of Marijuana

However, at the present time, passengers arriving at US airports and going through (federal) customs and immigration controls can be arrested and charged for possession of marijuana, even if the state that contains the airport allows marijuana. As Trump will be facing up against Kamala Harris in tonight’s presidential ‘debate’, perhaps he will be able to elaborate further on his stance on recreational marijuana.

Broad Public Support

The commonality reflects a major shift toward broad public support for legalization in recent years and marks the first time that both major-party presidential candidates support broad cannabis reform, according to the U.S. Cannabis Council.

Trump’s Position

The Republican presidential nominee posted on his social media platform late Sunday that he would “continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug,” and also said he would be voting “yes” on a proposal to allow the sale of marijuana to adults for any reason in Florida.

Federal Policy Shift

The federal policy shift wouldn’t legalize marijuana outright for recreational use. Instead, it would move marijuana out of Schedule I to the Schedule III category, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids.

Conclusion

The proposal to reclassify marijuana has sparked debate among advocates, with some arguing that there isn’t enough data and others opposing the move citing concerns about the potential impacts on public health and safety.

FAQs

Q: What is the current federal policy on marijuana?
A: The federal government currently classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, making it illegal for recreational use.

Q: What is the proposed change to federal policy on marijuana?
A: The proposal would reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, making it a less dangerous drug.

Q: What does this mean for recreational marijuana use?
A: The proposal would not legalize recreational marijuana use, but would allow for greater research and development of marijuana products for medical and industrial uses.

Q: Who supports the proposal?
A: Both major-party presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, support the proposal.

Q: Who opposes the proposal?
A: Some advocates argue that there isn’t enough data to support the change, while others oppose the move citing concerns about the potential impacts on public health and safety.