While the US has become more partisan, marijuana has become less so. In the United States, recreational marijuana use is currently legal in 24 states, and 39 states have legalized marijuana for medical use.
President Trump became the first major-party presidential nominee to endorse a state adult-use legalization campaign when he voiced his support for Amendment 3 to Florida’s constitution in September 2024. President Trump also stated his intention to “focus on research to unlock medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug, and work with Congress to pass commonsense laws.” However, President Trump has not addressed the issue since his September statement.