The Trump administration appointed Derek S. Maltz as the acting administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A 28-year veteran of the agency, Maltz is known for his hardline stance on cannabis and drug policy. Maltz has criticized cannabis legalization, citing its alleged links to public safety concerns, and accused the Department of Justice of politicizing … [Read more...] about Trump’s DEA Pick
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Nation’s marijuana industry high on Trump promise to lift federal cannabis restrictions
WASHINGTON — The nation’s marijuana industry is optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will take steps to legalize pot on the national level, but some who hope to develop the industry in Minnesota say that could severely hamper their efforts. Why? Because the state’s nascent marijuana industry would have to compete for market share with growers in more established states … [Read more...] about Nation’s marijuana industry high on Trump promise to lift federal cannabis restrictions
Trump’s mixed record on cannabis laws clouds the industry’s future
As the calendar flips to 2025 and President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take back the Oval Office, the cannabis industry is wondering whether it’ll be high times ahead or whether the new administration will weed out some of their biggest plans. Earlier this year, the Biden administration took steps to reclassify cannabis, which would not only lessen the criminal penalties … [Read more...] about Trump’s mixed record on cannabis laws clouds the industry’s future
The Weed Industry Isn’t Feeling Too Anxious About Trump 2.0
This year’s presidential election was a historic one for weed, with both major presidential candidates endorsing marijuana legalization for the first time ever. Kamala Harris said that she would legalize adult-use cannabis at the federal level. At the same time, Donald Trump announced that he was backing Florida’s Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational weed in the … [Read more...] about The Weed Industry Isn’t Feeling Too Anxious About Trump 2.0
President-elect Trump’s unclear policy on cannabis extends to his nominees for government agencies
It's been a month since Election Day, so if you thought cannabis policy and political discourse would have separated by now you'd be forgiven, but you'd also be wrong. A new administration also means a new set of administrators, and President-elect Donald Trump has been fast and furious with announcing who he wants to lead various government agencies, including those that … [Read more...] about President-elect Trump’s unclear policy on cannabis extends to his nominees for government agencies
Trump’s DEA Pick Celebrated Marijuana Decriminalization Vote In Florida County
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has voiced support for decriminalizing marijuana possession. Hillsborough County, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, who Trump says he plans to nominate for DEA administrator, applauded a 2020 move by the local board of county commissioners to treat possession of up to 20 grams of marijuana as … [Read more...] about Trump’s DEA Pick Celebrated Marijuana Decriminalization Vote In Florida County
What Can We Expect From Trump On Cannabis Reform?
Donald J. Trump’s victory in November’s Presidential election coincides with a pivotal moment for the U.S. cannabis reform, as efforts to reschedule the substance could significantly reshape the future of the industry, with him potentially having a say. During his campaign, Trump expressed support for rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled … [Read more...] about What Can We Expect From Trump On Cannabis Reform?
Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to come to the White House with a laundry list of policies he wants to change or reverse. The Biden administration has moved to ease longtime restrictions on cannabis — so, what might Trump's arrival mean for the push to legalize marijuana? There are signs that cannabis could be a rare issue on which Trump carries a Biden policy … [Read more...] about Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?
Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida
The sponsor behind Florida’s adult-use cannabis legalization measure released an advertisement Oct. 16 featuring Donald Trump supporting Amendment 3. The ad, called “Good,” highlights the GOP presidential candidate saying in an early September social media post that “As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3,” a constitutional ballot measure that needs a 60% … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Headlines Pro-Cannabis Legalization Ad in Florida
Is President Trump a Man of Action?
Can Trump Just Get a Bong? A lot has happened in the last 12 hours. A sitting U.S President has met with the Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea aka North Korea. This historic meeting not only demonstrates a shift in world politics, but it may indicate that we have a president that is looking to tackle controversial and complicated issues. If the … [Read more...] about Is President Trump a Man of Action?
