Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is currently dodging questions about recreational marijuana with the practiced skill of a man desperately trying to secure a permanent cabinet position.
While Blanche was perfectly happy to bypass standard procedures to fast-track medical cannabis to Schedule III—ticking off a Trump campaign promise in the process—he miraculously lost his decisive streak when senators asked him about adult-use marijuana during his confirmation process. When pressed on whether he actually supports broader rescheduling, Blanche offered the truly groundbreaking promise to give the matter “careful consideration” after talking to stakeholders.
He was equally evasive when asked about the crushing 280E federal tax penalty for dispensaries selling both medical and recreational products. Instead of explaining how dual-licensing would work under the new rules, Blanche helpfully recited the existing tax code and completely ignored the actual question.
He did, however, manage to take a firm stance on one issue: he indicated he has absolutely no problem letting U.S. Attorneys prosecute people for simple possession in national parks. Because clearly, nothing keeps the American wilderness safer than busting a camper for a joint in Yosemite. Unsurprisingly, recent polling notes that cannabis consumers are rapidly losing faith that the administration will actually finish the broader rescheduling process this year.
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