Both hands clapping. Did NOT see this coming – Trump Announces Unprecedented Support for Legalizing Marijuana – Hit & Run : Reason.com
This is huge, as it would unambiguously allow states to pursue legalization without worrying about a federal crackdown such as the one proposed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions at the start of this year. An unambiguous ally in the White House would also go a long way to ending skittishness on the part of banks and other firms to engage with pot-related industry in states where such business is legal. At Marijuana Moment, Angell writes that the details of the “legislative solution” Sen. Gardner mentions are not know yet, but the Colorado Republican said it will amount to a “universal fix” to all questions regarding pot legalization.
I’m not particularly a fan, but I’m also sick and tired of government thugs screwing with people who wish to use MJ not to mention Neanderthal idiots like Jeff Sessions who believe it’s a gateway drug.