WASHINGTON, Sept 01 (AFP): Donald Trump on Saturday signaled his backing for a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida, where he resides.
"Whether people like it or not," the Republican presidential candidate said on his Truth Social platform, "this will happen."
The decriminalization of marijuana is widely supported across the country. Three-quarters of Americans live in states where marijuana is legal for recreational and medical use, or medical use only.
Polls show support is particularly strong among younger people, a demographic that has shifted significantly toward Trump's rival Kamala Harris since she became the Democratic candidate for president.
The initiative in Florida, to be on the ballot in November when Americans are voting for their next president, is opposed by Governor Ron DeSantis and some other state Republicans.
Trump signals support for recreational marijuana
FE Team | Published: September 02, 2024 00:19:18
Trump signals support for recreational marijuana
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