Cory Gardner said Donald Trump told him he’d sign legislation to ensure states can decide for themselves whether to legalize marijuana, but that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell still needs more convincing
Sen. Cory Gardner said Thursday that President Donald Trump told him he’d sign legislation to ensure states can decide for themselves whether to legalize marijuana, but that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell needs some more convincing.
The Colorado Republican, along with Sen. Elizabeth Warren , reintroduced their bicameral bill Thursday. The legislation was introduced after the Trump Justice Department, under former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, rescinded guidelines that limited the prosecutions of businesses or people who sold marijuana legally under state law.“I think we still have more work to do with Sen. McConnell,” Gardner said.
By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from POLITICO. You can unsubscribe at any time.Gardner was joined at a press conference Thursday morning by Reps. Earl Blumenauer , Dave Joyce , Barbara Lee and Matt Gaetz . Lawmakers also view the departure of Sessions from the Justice Department as a sign of hope. Gardner said that while Attorney General William Barr did not endorse his bill and opposes legalization, he “recognized the reality that it’s here,” with 47 states passing laws allowing the sale of marijuana or marijuana products.
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