Federal marijuana playbook: Trump administration's tough talk and what we know so far
It’s been one month since we heard the first public words from the Trump administration regarding marijuana. While we have yet to hear from President Donald Trump himself on this issue or the exact plans of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, there has been a lot to take in. Here’s a review of the biggest statements, the clearest responses and a handy guide to The Cannabist’s analyses and explainers.
February 23:
White House press secretary Sean Spicer takes a Skype question from an Arkansas reporter about the state’s new medical marijuana law, and replies:
“There’s a big difference between (medical marijuana) and recreational marijuana, and I think when you see something like the opioid addiction crisis blossoming in so many states around this country, the last thing we should be doing is encouraging people.”
When asked about increased enforcement around recreational marijuana, Spicer said:
“That’s a question for the
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