Joe Raedle/Getty Images News Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is starting to believe that marijuana should be decriminalized given legalization in many states. At a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., the Republican presidential nominee said, according to Marijuana Moment .
"As we legalize it throughout the country — whether that's a good thing or a bad thing— it's awfully hard to have people all over the jails that are in jail right now for something that’s legal." As a Florida resident, Trump will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. He said he would soon address this issue.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (Rep.) is again legalization.
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