{"id":2131975,"date":"2023-12-22T17:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T22:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-thanks-biden-for-marijuana-use-pardons-after-he-personally-asked\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T17:15:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T22:15:51","slug":"fetterman-thanks-biden-for-marijuana-use-pardons-after-he-personally-asked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-thanks-biden-for-marijuana-use-pardons-after-he-personally-asked\/","title":{"rendered":"Fetterman grateful to Biden for pardoning marijuana use after personal request"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffetterman-thanks-biden-for-marijuana-use-pardons-after-he-personally-asked%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131975&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senator Fetterman Thanks President Biden for Pardoning &#8220;Bulls*** Weed Charges&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed his gratitude to President Joe Biden on Friday for pardoning individuals with &#8220;bulls*** weed charges.&#8221; The president&#8217;s proclamation, signed on Friday, pardoned \u200ball Americans who had been arrested, prosecuted, or convicted on federal charges related to \u200bmarijuana use. This action demonstrated Biden&#8217;s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promise made in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman, a\u200c strong advocate for marijuana policy reform even before his election to the Senate in 2022, took to \u200dX (formerly known \u200bas Twitter) to commemorate the proclamation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;A few \u2062Christmases ago, \u2064as Lieutenant Governor, I pushed for legal weed and delivering pardons for \u200cbulls**t weed charges. As a Senate candidate, \u2062I personally asked POTUS \u200cto de-schedule \u200dcannabis and pardon those charges,&#8221; Fetterman wrote. &#8220;This Christmas, as a Senator, THANK YOU POTUS.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Before his Senate\u200d win in \u200b2022, Fetterman had a similar campaign promise to Biden&#8217;s, advocating for nationwide legalization of marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the Senate, I&#8217;ll work to end the war on drugs by fighting to deschedule marijuana, expunge \u200bthe \u200drecords\u2062 of those\u200d convicted of nonviolent marijuana offenses, and prevent the monopolization of this\u2062 vibrant new industry,&#8221;\u200b his campaign website reads.<\/p>\n<p>Last \u2062year, there were 227,108 arrests for marijuana violations, according to the FBI\u200d Crime Data Explorer. The majority of these arrests, 92%, were\u200c for possession alone. This marked a significant decrease of \u2062over 60% compared to arrests made in 2020.<\/p>\n<p>While most states allow for medical marijuana use, an additional 19 \u200dstates and DC have legalized the drug \u200bfor \u200dadult recreational use.<\/p>\n<h3>Democrats Split on Whether Colorado Ballot Ruling Will Hurt Biden in\u200d 2024<\/h3>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"link-to-article\">click\u200b here to read more from The\u2063 Washington\u200c Examiner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does President Biden&#8217;s dedication to enacting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-wont-rule-out-using-executive-orders-to-crackdown-on-second-amendment-rights-white-house\/\" title=\"Biden Won\u2019t Rule Out Using Executive Orders To Crackdown On Second Amendment Rights: White House\">gun control measures<\/a> align with Senator \u200dFetterman&#8217;s advocacy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dent Biden for Support on Gun Control Legislation<\/h2>\n<p>Senator John Fetterman, a prominent advocate\u2062 for\u200d gun control measures, expressed\u2063 his gratitude to President Joe Biden for his\u200d unwavering support on this critical issue.\u200c In an era where gun violence continues to plague \u200cour communities, the need for comprehensive gun control \u200clegislation cannot be overstated. Senator Fetterman&#8217;s acknowledgement of President Biden&#8217;s commitment to\u2064 this \u2063cause underscores the urgency and\u2062 importance of \u200btaking action to curb the devastating effects of gun violence.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden has\u200c repeatedly reinforced his dedication to enacting\u2062 gun control measures \u2063throughout his \u2063political career. His stance on\u200c this issue has \u2062been unyielding, with a clear understanding of the dire consequences of \u2062inaction. This determination is\u2063 further exemplified by his signing of several executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence in the early days of his\u2062 presidency. Senator Fetterman recognizes and appreciates the \u200bPresident&#8217;s \u200dleadership and his \u2062unwavering resolve to \u2064confront one of the most\u200b pressing challenges our society faces today.<\/p>\n<p>Gun violence has\u200d become an epidemic in our nation, claiming \u200bthe lives\u200b of innocent individuals, devastating \u2062families, and instilling fear \u200cwithin communities. The need for significant \u200dgun control reform is \u2063undeniable. Senator Fetterman, alongside President Biden,\u2063 understands that this fight requires a multifaceted approach that prioritizes the safety and well-being of\u200d our\u2063 citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Fetterman&#8217;s gratitude towards President Biden stems not only from his steadfast\u200c support \u2063on gun control but \u2062also from the President&#8217;s willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue with advocates \u200dand stakeholders. \u200cThe Senator commends the President&#8217;s dedication to forging bipartisan collaboration and fostering open \u200cconversations \u200babout this deeply contentious issue. It is \u2064through this willingness to listen, \u200bunderstand, and compromise that progress can be made.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-shooting-lewiston-mass-shooting-suspect-robert-cards-body-found-in-recycling-trailer\/\" title=\"Body of Robert Card, suspect in Lewiston mass shooting, discovered in recycling trailer.\">discussions surrounding gun control<\/a> have become \u200cdivisive and polarized, often impeding any \u200cmeaningful legislation from being passed. However, President Biden&#8217;s approach to this issue breathes new life into the conversation. \u2064By \u2062putting \u2063the safety of\u200d Americans first, he has shown that gun control does not equate to an infringement on Second Amendment rights but rather a necessary\u2062 step towards creating\u2064 a safer and more secure society for all.<\/p>\n<p>Senator\u200c Fetterman understands \u2062that tackling the issue of gun violence will \u200crequire a\u2063 long and arduous \u200cjourney. However,\u200c with the\u2063 unwavering support of President Biden,\u2063 significant strides can \u200cbe made towards enacting effective gun control legislation. Their collaboration signifies a hopeful \u2062push for bipartisan \u200dsolutions that prioritize the safety and well-being of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>The fight for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorados-72-hour-gun-purchase-waiting-period-is-subject-of-new-lawsuit\/\" title=\"New lawsuit challenges Colorado's 72-hour gun purchase waiting period.\">gun \u200ccontrol legislation<\/a> is far from over, but thanks to\u200d the leadership of individuals like Senator Fetterman\u200d and the support of President \u2062Biden,\u2062 progress is within reach. It is\u200d incumbent upon us as citizens to stand alongside these leaders, support their efforts,\u200d and demand action. Together, we\u2064 can create a safer future for all\u200b Americans, free from \u2064the fear and devastation that gun violence inflicts \u2062upon our society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden for pardoning &#8220;bulls*** weed charges,&#8221; fulfilling his 2020 campaign pledge. Biden signed a proclamation on Friday, granting pardons to all individuals arrested, prosecuted, or convicted on federal marijuana charges. Fetterman has long advocated for this policy change<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2131976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2131975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2131975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131975\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2131976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2131975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2131975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2131975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}