In a move that shocked absolutely no one who’s been keeping their finger on the pulse of politics, the White House has officially declared that they have “no action planned” when it comes to marijuana reform. Yes, you heard that right – the very same marijuana reform that President Trump was all gung-ho about during his campaign, just mere weeks before the highly anticipated Election Day.
Now, for those of you who may have been living under a rock, let me give you a quick rundown. Marijuana reform, also known as cannabis reform, is the ongoing effort to change the current laws and regulations surrounding the use and possession of marijuana. This includes everything from decriminalization to full legalization, and everything in between.
So, why is this lack of action from the White House not surprising in the slightest? Well, for starters, President Trump has a long history of flip-flopping on issues, especially when it comes to marijuana. During his campaign, he made some pretty bold statements in support of marijuana reform, even going as far as to say that he believes it should be left up to the states to decide. But as we all know, actions speak louder than words, and so far, there has been no significant action taken by the Trump administration to back up these promises.
But let’s not forget, this is not the first time the White House has made such a statement. In fact, just last year, they released a similar statement, claiming that they had no plans to interfere with state marijuana laws. However, this time around, the statement seems to hold even less weight, as Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been a vocal opponent of marijuana and has even rescinded Obama-era policies that protected states with legalized marijuana.
So, what does this mean for the future of marijuana reform? Well, it’s safe to say that the current administration is not
