Bucking his own party, former President Donald Trump announced Monday he will vote yes on a Florida amendment this November that would legalize marijuana for personal use.
“I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use,” Trump said on his Truth Social account. “We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product.”
Amendment 3 would allow adults 21 years and older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products. Medical marijuana is already legal in the state. Currently in Florida, possession of up to 20 grams is considered a misdemeanor. More than 16,000 people were charged with small amounts of marijuana offenses in 2023.
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