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Trump to Vote 'YES' on Florida's Amendment 3 Marijuana Legalization in November

Sep 9, 2024, 11:37 AM

Former President Donald Trump has announced his support for Florida's Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Trump confirmed on Truth Social that he will vote 'YES' on the amendment in the upcoming November referendum. Amendment 3 would legalize the possession of up to three ounces of marijuana for adults over 21 and allow current medical marijuana treatment centers to sell marijuana for personal use. Trump's endorsement, made on Truth Social Sunday night, comes in contrast to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has criticized the amendment. Trump also supports federally rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug and passing cannabis industry banking legislation, emphasizing the need to end arrests for small marijuana possession and advocating for research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana.