Trump says he is likely to support ending federal
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Jun 08, 2018 | 8:50 AM
Washington
President Trump said he likely will support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, a major step that would reshape the pot industry and end the threat of a Justice Department crackdown.
Trump’s remarks put him sharply at odds with Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions on the issue. The bill in question, pushed by a bipartisan coalition, would allow states to go forward with legalization unencumbered by threats of federal prosecution.
Trump made his comments to a gaggle of reporters Friday morning just before he boarded a helicopter on his way to the G-7 summit in Canada. His remarks came the day after the bipartisan group of lawmakers proposed their measure.
One of the lead sponsors is Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), who is aligned with Trump on several issues but recently has tangled with the administration over the Justice Department’s threatened crackdowns on marijuana.
I sure am glad he doesn't like Sessions!!! Yayyyyyyy!!! I think it's safe to say that problems with the manufacture, distribution and sales of hemp and hemp derived CBD are over. Next stop, legal marijuana. Can't wait personally.