Former President Donald Trump announced he will vote for a Florida ballot measure, Amendment 3, which aims to legalize adult recreational marijuana use.

Trump’s stance contrasts with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican leaders who oppose the measure.

Trump supports ending arrests for small amounts of marijuana and advocates for smart regulations and research into medical marijuana.

This position aligns with his past criminal justice reforms but diverges from his tough-on-crime image.

Trump’s support for Amendment 3 mirrors Vice President Kamala Harris’s push for marijuana decriminalization, though both face criticisms related to their past positions on drug policy.

The measure requires 60% of the vote to pass and would allow adults 21 and older to use and purchase marijuana, CNN has reported.

DeSantis and the Florida GOP have criticized the initiative as radical and unnecessary.

Written by B.C. Begley