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How Trump and Harris’ stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Legalizing marijuana at the national level is generally popular with Americans — 57% of people say marijuana should be legal for both medical and recreational purposes, while 32% say it should be legal for medical use only, according to a January Pew survey. Only 11% of Americans said it shouldn’t be legal at all. The issue is one presidents have largely ignored, but Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have talked about the issue during the 2024 campaign.
Here are the views they’ve expressed so far on marijuana legalization.
Trump on marijuana legalization
Trump hasn’t said he’d support legalizing recreational weed nationally. During his 2016 campaign, Trump suggested he was in favor of leaving the issue with the states. In October 2015, Trump said marijuana legalization “should be a state issue, state by state.” As president, Trump’s administration continued to uphold the federal prohibition of marijuana use.
As a part of his 2021 budget, Trump proposed ending a federal policy protecting state medical marijuana programs from any Justice Department intervention.
Trump has said he’d vote to legalize recreational weed in Florida
Trump said in September that he would vote for a Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana use. Other Republicans, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, oppose the measure. The amendment would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for people 21 years and older, allowing people to have up to about three ounces at a time.
“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,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. “As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3 this November.”
Former first lady Melania Trump has said she and the former president plan to vote in Florida on Election Day.
Trump has said he wants to continue research on medical uses of marijuana
Trump has also said he wants to continue research to “unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule III drug,” although the Drug Enforcement Agency announced earlier this year under President Biden that it would move marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning fewer restrictions. Schedule I drugs are considered to have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Other Schedule I drugs include heroin and LSD.
Schedule III drugs, which include those used for pain or appetite suppression, have a lower potential for misuse, but their use could result in psychological dependence. This category includes ketamine, lower doses of opioid analgesics and anabolic steroids, for instance.
“As president, we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule III 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,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in September.
What is Kamala Harris’ stance on marijuana legalization?
Harris hasn’t made legalizing marijuana a central theme of her campaign, but she has said the drug should no longer be criminalized. Harris said she feels “strongly people should not be going to jail for smoking weed.”
“I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand that we need to legalize it and stop criminalizing this behavior,” Harris said during an interview on the sports and culture podcast, “All the Smoke.”
Harris prosecuted marijuana cases as district attorney
But after she was elected district attorney of San Francisco in 2002, Harris prosecuted marijuana offenses when the drug was still illegal in the Golden State. And her prosecution of marijuana crimes, including her prosecution of men of color, has been a criticism among some voters.
As California attorney general, an office she was elected to in 2010, Harris opposed allowing marijuana to be sold for recreational use.
Marijuana wasn’t legalized for recreational use in California until 2016.
Harris’ views on marijuana as U.S. senator
As a U.S. senator able to shape law instead of a prosecutor needing to follow existing law, her approach toward marijuana began to shift.
By 2015, when she was running for U.S. Senate, she told the San Francisco Chronicle she had “no moral objection” to legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
And in 2019 as she was running for president, Harris introduced legislation to legalize marijuana and expunge nonviolent weed offenses.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
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Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.