Trump signals support for Biden plan to loosen marijuana restrictions [Video]

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has expressed support for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana, aligning himself with the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to do exactly that.

In a social media post Sunday, Trump also said he would vote “yes” on a Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana for adults in his home state.

“As President, we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 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.

Trump had previously signaled support for the Florida ballot measure, though his latest post offered more detail about his policy views on marijuana. It is also the first time the former president has endorsed the easing of federal restrictions …