{"id":2338613,"date":"2024-09-09T09:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T13:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-confirms-he-will-vote-yes-on-florida-marijuana-ballot-measure-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T09:29:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T13:29:48","slug":"trump-confirms-he-will-vote-yes-on-florida-marijuana-ballot-measure-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-confirms-he-will-vote-yes-on-florida-marijuana-ballot-measure-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump confirms he will vote \u2018yes\u2019 on Florida marijuana ballot measure &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/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%2Ftrump-confirms-he-will-vote-yes-on-florida-marijuana-ballot-measure-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=2338613&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>Former President Donald Trump has announced his support\u2062 for \u2064Florida&#8217;s Amendment 3, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ohio-court-to-hear-heartbeat-abortion-ban-arguments-next-month\/\" title=\"Ohio court to review &#039;heartbeat&#039; abortion ban arguments in upcoming month.\">ballot measure aimed<\/a> at legalizing \u200brecreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. This move sets him apart from many Republicans who \u200coppose the measure. Trump indicated on Truth \u2063Social \u2064that he believes it is\u2064 time to\u200c end unnecessary arrests for minor marijuana use\u2064 and emphasized the need for smart regulations to ensure safe access\u200c to \u200btested products. He underscored \u2064his commitment to\u2062 supporting research \u200bon the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-introduces-bill-to-decriminalize-psychedelic-drugs\/\" title=\"California Introduces Bill To Decriminalize Psychedelic Drugs\">medical benefits<\/a> of marijuana\u2062 and endorsing legislation that upholds states&#8217; rights concerning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-biden-white-house-snuffed-dozens-of-staffers-over-pot-use\/\" title=\"Report: Biden White House Snuffed Dozens Of Staffers Over Pot Use\">marijuana laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Amendment 3, which requires a 60% majority to pass in the\u2063 upcoming\u2062 election \u200bon November 5, would allow regulated\u2062 possession and sale of marijuana and related products in\u200c Florida. The measure\u2062 is backed by the group Smart and Safe Florida, supported by \u2064Democratic donor John Morgan, while prominent Republicans, \u200bincluding \u2064Governor\u2063 Ron DeSantis \u200band Senator\u200c Rick \u200dScott, have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dangerous-theology-national-cathedral-faces-blowback-for-allowing-guest-preacher-who-opposes-homosexuality\/\" title=\"\u2018Dangerous Theology\u2019: National Cathedral Faces Blowback For Allowing Guest Preacher Who Opposes Homosexuality\">publicly opposed<\/a> it. Critics \u200cargue that the amendment&#8217;s language could \u2064hinder effective regulation\u2062 of\u200d marijuana, warning of potential over-saturation similar to markets in states like Colorado\u200c and California.  <\/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\">Trump confirms he will vote &lsquo;yes&rsquo; on Florida marijuana ballot measure<\/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_1755244\" 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\">Donald Trump<\/a> broke with other Republicans in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sunshine State\">Sunshine State<\/a> and said he would vote &ldquo;yes&rdquo; on a ballot measure seeking to legalize recreational <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marijuana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"marijuana\">marijuana<\/a> in Florida.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Amendment 3 would allow those who are 21 and older to &ldquo;possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking, ingestion, or otherwise; allows Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and other state licensed entities, to acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute such products and accessories.&rdquo; It requires at least a 60% majority to pass on Nov. 5.<\/p>\n<p>Trump had suggested he would be in favor of the measure but then announced late Sunday that he would be voting for Amendment 3. He also called on the state to &ldquo;implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/113105431683796730\/embed\" class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As I have previously stated, I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use. We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product. As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3 this November,&rdquo; Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As President, we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug, and work with Congress to pass common sense laws, including safe banking for state authorized companies, and supporting states rights to pass marijuana laws, like in Florida, that work so well for their citizens,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>The group backing the marijuana ballot measure, Smart and Safe Florida, has been largely backed by Democratic megadonor and Morgan and Morgan CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3022846\/morgan-ceo-florida-amendment-recreational-marijuana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"John Morga\">John Morgan<\/a>. One of the Republicans backing the amendment is state Sen. Joe Gruters, who argued the measure would be &ldquo;creating a safer, more regulated recreational marijuana market and generating much-needed revenue for critical public services like our law enforcement.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), and the Republican Party of Florida have also publicly opposed Amendment 3. The main group opposing the marijuana ballot measure, Vote No on 3, has argued the amendment is written in a way that would stifle the ability to regulate marijuana.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Amendment 3 will change the face of Florida in a way that we will all regret, as recreational marijuana will be all over the place &mdash; just like it is in Colorado and California,&rdquo; Vote No on 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/no-on3.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"said\">said<\/a> on its website.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The smell will be everywhere because the stores distributing pot will move into our neighborhoods, as the market almost triples in value. Triple the sales, triple the stores, triple the amount of pot available,&rdquo; the group continued. &ldquo;And because the right to possess high amounts will be enshrined in our Constitution, marijuana will not be able to be regulated in a sensible way, threatening the health and safety of all Floridians.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Amendment 3 is one of two high-profile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-5-ore-counties-vote-on-leaving-state-residents-want-to-detach-from-deep-blue-state-and-join-greater-idaho\/\" title=\"Report: 5 Ore. counties vote on leaving state, residents want to detach from deep blue state and join Greater Idaho\">ballot measures<\/a> that will appear before Florida voters on Election Day. Voters in the Sunshine State will also vote on Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion through viability with exceptions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opponents of Amendment 4 have argued the measure is intentionally vague and would lead to little to no restrictions on abortion. Trump has opposed Amendment 4.<\/p>\n<p>Both ballot measures must pass by 60% to be passed into law. A recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3145701\/florida-abortion-ballot-measure-falling-short-threshold-needed-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"poll\">poll<\/a> from the <em>Hill<\/em>-Emerson College showed Amendment 3 passing the threshold, 63.6%-27.2%, while Amendment 4 falls short, 54.6%-25.8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <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_1755244\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1755244\"}});<\/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>Former President Donald Trump has diverged from the stance of many Republicans in Florida by announcing his support for a ballot measure aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. Amendment 3 would permit individuals aged 21 and over to &#8220;possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and accessories for personal consumption,&#8221; whether through smoking or other methods. It also allows licensed entities to grow, process, sell, and distribute these products. The amendment requires a minimum of 60% approval to pass on November 5.<\/p>\n<p>Trump had previously hinted at his support but confirmed on Sunday that he would vote &#8220;yes&#8221; on Amendment 3. He urged the state to establish sensible regulations while ensuring adults have access to safe and tested products. In a post on Truth Social, he stated: \u201cI believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use&#8230; As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3 this November.\u201d He also expressed intentions as President to focus on research into medical uses of marijuana and work with Congress on laws supporting state rights regarding cannabis legislation.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign backing the measure is led by Smart and Safe Florida, which has received significant support from Democratic donor John Morgan. Among Republican supporters is state Senator Joe Gruters, who believes the amendment would create a safer recreational market while generating revenue for essential public services like law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), and the Republican Party of Florida have publicly opposed Amendment 3. The main opposition group argues that the amendment&#8217;s language could hinder effective regulation of marijuana in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Amendment 3 is one of two significant measures voters will decide on during Election Day; they will also consider Amendment 4 concerning abortion rights. Opponents claim that Amendment 4 lacks clarity and could lead to minimal restrictions on abortion services\u2014a position Trump shares as he opposes this measure as well.<\/p>\n<p>Recent polling indicates strong support for Amendment 3 at around 63.6%, while Amendment 4 appears less favorable at approximately 54.6%. Both measures require a two-thirds majority (60%) approval rate to become law<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2338614,"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\/09\/trump-marijuana-ballot-measure-florida.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32912,5113,5561,5894,3634],"class_list":["post-2338613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ballot-measure","tag-florida","tag-marijuana","tag-politics","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/trump-marijuana-ballot-measure-florida.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338613","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\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2338613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2338613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2338614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2338613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2338613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2338613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}