{"id":2336368,"date":"2024-09-04T03:59:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T07:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/policy-organization-slams-trumps-recent-comments-over-marijuana-legalization-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T04:03:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T08:03:10","slug":"policy-organization-slams-trumps-recent-comments-over-marijuana-legalization-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/policy-organization-slams-trumps-recent-comments-over-marijuana-legalization-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy organization slams Trump\u2019s recent comments over marijuana legalization &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fpolicy-organization-slams-trumps-recent-comments-over-marijuana-legalization-washington-examiner%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=2336368&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--><p>Recently, former \u200cPresident Donald Trump expressed his support for &#8220;Amendment \u200b3,&#8221; which seeks\u200c to legalize \u2062recreational marijuana in \u200dFlorida \u2063for\u200d adults\u2064 aged 21 and older. Trump&#8217;s statement was made on his \u2063Truth Social platform, where he \u2062positioned himself as a &#8220;law and order&#8221; candidate while acknowledging\u200c that\u2062 the amendment may pass \u200dwith voter \u2062approval.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s comments\u2062 garnered significant backlash from various quarters, notably from\u2062 conservative \u200ccircles and the policy organization Smart Approaches\u200c to Marijuana (SAM). SAM,\u200d led\u200b by Dr. Kevin Sabet\u2014a former White House drug policy adviser\u2014criticized Trump&#8217;s \u200dendorsement of marijuana legalization,\u2063 labeling \u2063it both confusing and hypocritical. Sabet\u200d argued that \u2062Trump&#8217;s stance overlooks the potential harms linked to the marijuana \u2062industry, \u2062especially \u2063regarding products \u200bthat could appeal to youth, such as high-potency vapes and edibles.<\/p>\n<p>Sabet further \u200bcautioned\u200b that legalization \u200ccould exacerbate issues such \u200cas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-attempts-to-blame-global-warming-for-biden-border-crisis\/\" title=\"Harris attempts to blame \u2018global warming\u2019 for Biden border crisis\">cartel activity<\/a> and\u2062 lead to increased addiction among young people. He urged Trump\u2062 to reconsider his \u200csupport for the amendment,\u2062 suggesting that\u200c endorsing such measures contradicts his proclaimed commitment to law enforcement \u2063and public health.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Policy organization slams Trump&rsquo;s recent comments over marijuana legalization<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1745151\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> recently posted on his Truth Social account that he would support <a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Florida_Amendment_3,_Marijuana_Legalization_Initiative_(2024)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amendment 3<\/a> in Florida in the upcoming election. If approved by voters in November, the amendment would authorize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marijuana-legalization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>marijuana legalization<\/a> for recreational use by adults 21 years or older.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;As everyone knows, I was, and will be again, the most respected LAW &amp; ORDER President in U.S. History. We will take our streets back by being tough &amp; smart on violent, &amp; all other types, of Crime,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/113057012516008786\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social post. <\/a>&ldquo;In Florida, like so many other States that have already given their approval, personal amounts of marijuana will be legalized for adults with Amendment 3. Whether people like it or not, this will happen through the approval of the Voters, so it should be done correctly.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The former president&rsquo;s comments drew much criticism, especially among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3140324\/trump-endorses-pro-marijuana-bill-florida-against-most-gop-officials-wishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>conservatives and Republicans<\/a>. They also caught the eye of the organization <a href=\"https:\/\/learnaboutsam.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Approaches to Marijuana<\/a>, a policy group that is &ldquo;an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. We are professionals working in mental health and public health. We are bipartisan. We are medical doctors, lawmakers, treatment providers, preventionists, teachers, law enforcement officers, and others who seek a middle road between incarceration and legalization.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Suffice it to say, SAM was none too pleased with Trump&rsquo;s comments. Dr. Kevin Sabet, president of the organization and a former White House drug policy adviser to Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, was critical of Trump&rsquo;s decision to embrace the legalization of recreational marijuana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Trump&rsquo;s endorsement of marijuana is confusing and hypocritical for a &lsquo;law and order&rsquo; candidate who claims to support families,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/learnaboutsam.org\/2024\/08\/statement-from-smart-approaches-to-marijuana-in-response-to-former-president-donald-trumps-comments-on-amendment-3-in-florida\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read Sabet&rsquo;s statement<\/a>. &ldquo;It also fails to recognize the threats posed by an industry that makes a profit off of high-potency vapes, edible drug products, and THC-infused drinks, not smelly joints.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sabet elaborated on the potential dangers associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-legalizes-recreational-marijuana\/\" title=\"New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana\">legalized recreational marijuana<\/a>. He also urged Trump to reconsider his position on the topic and to do so quickly.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Legalization will exponentially increase cartel activity and enrich Wall Street investors who are making a profit targeting our children and minorities,&rdquo; Sabet said. &ldquo;The data is clear that the industry is responsible for millions of youth becoming addicted to marijuana. Mr. Trump should change his mind and fast before he unwittingly becomes an advocate for dangerous products that are medically linked to depression, IQ loss, suicidality, psychosis, and schizophrenia.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Multiple studies over the last two years have warned of the dangers associated with regular marijuana use. Once thought of as a benign drug, marijuana has been linked to multiple dangerous health conditions, including several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-chair-condemns-biden-abortion-policy\/\" title=\"RNC chair condemns Biden abortion policy\">mental health problems<\/a> and physical ailments, such as an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/02\/28\/health\/marijuana-heart-attack-stroke-study-wellness\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Trump&rsquo;s policy pivot on legalizing marijuana comes after a recent survey suggested that people in the country&rsquo;s views on marijuana appear to be changing. A <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/648821\/americans-views-marijuana-effects-worsen.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gallup poll<\/a> from August found that a slim majority of the country believes the drug &ldquo;negatively impacts both society as a whole (54%) and most people who use it (51%).&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1745151\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1745151\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Policy group criticizes Trump&#8217;s recent remarks on marijuana legalization Former President Donald Trump recently announced on his Truth Social account that he would back Amendment 3 in Florida for the upcoming election. If voters approve it in November, the amendment would permit marijuana legalization for recreational use by adults aged 21 and older. Trump stated, \u201cAs everyone knows, I was, and will be again, the most respected LAW &amp; ORDER President in U.S. History. We will take our streets back by being tough &amp; smart on violent crime and all other types of crime.\u201d He added that personal amounts of marijuana would be legalized for adults under Amendment 3 in Florida and emphasized that this decision should reflect voter approval.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s comments faced significant backlash, particularly from conservatives and Republicans. The organization Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), which advocates for a health-focused approach to marijuana policy through a coalition of professionals including mental health experts and law enforcement officers, expressed strong disapproval of Trump&#8217;s stance. Dr. Kevin Sabet, SAM&#8217;s president and a former drug policy adviser to multiple presidents, criticized Trump&#8217;s support for recreational marijuana legalization as contradictory to his &#8220;law and order&#8221; image.<\/p>\n<p>Sabet stated that Trump\u2019s endorsement is perplexing given his claims about supporting families while ignoring the risks associated with an industry profiting from high-potency products rather than traditional forms of cannabis consumption. He warned about the potential dangers linked to legalized recreational marijuana use and urged Trump to reconsider his position swiftly: \u201cLegalization will exponentially increase cartel activity&#8230; The data shows this industry contributes significantly to youth addiction.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Recent studies have highlighted various health risks associated with regular marijuana use\u2014once considered harmless\u2014linking it to serious mental health issues as well as physical conditions like heart attacks and strokes.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Trump&#8217;s shift towards supporting marijuana legalization comes amid changing public perceptions; a Gallup poll from August indicated that a slight majority believe cannabis has negative effects on society (54%) as well as on its users (51%)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2336369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24142829956188.jpg.optimal.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[8059,5561,4326,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2336368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-legalization","tag-marijuana","tag-policy","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/AP24142829956188.jpg.optimal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336368","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\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2336368"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336368\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2336369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2336368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2336368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2336368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}