Former President Donald Trump has expressed support for a Florida ballot measure, Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. Trump stated that the legalization of personal amounts of marijuana for adults is inevitable and should be approved by voters. This stance is in contrast to the position of the Florida Republican Party and Governor Ron DeSantis, who are working against the amendment. The measure would allow possession of up to 3 ounces of marijuana for those 21 and older, but it must receive 60% of the vote to pass.
Trump’s support for Amendment 3 could increase its chances of passing, as it already enjoys strong bipartisan support from Florida voters. The former president’s endorsement of the measure comes after conservative state Senator Joe Gruters, a Trump ally, also endorsed it. Gruters and other lawmakers are working on legislation to restrict public consumption of marijuana.
However, some conservative lawmakers are critical of Amendment 3, arguing that it was designed to benefit the medical marijuana industry and prevent lawmakers from implementing reasonable restrictions. The measure is set to appear on the November 5 ballot, and Trump emphasized that it is important to avoid criminalizing individuals for possessing personal amounts of marijuana. The debate surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida continues to unfold, with various stakeholders expressing differing viewpoints on the issue.
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