(WASHINGTON, DC) – Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) President Dr. Kevin Sabet, a former White House drug policy advisor to Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton, released the following statement today in response to former President Donald Trump’s statement on Truth Social:
“Trump’s endorsement of marijuana is confusing and hypocritical for a ‘law and order’ candidate who claims to support families. It also fails to recognize the threats posed by an industry that makes a profit off of high-potency vapes, edible drug products, and THC-infused drinks, not smelly joints.
“Legalization will exponentially increase cartel activity and enrich Wall Street investors who are making a profit targeting our children and minorities. The data is clear that the industry is responsible for millions of youth becoming addicted to marijuana. Mr. Trump should change his mind and fast before he unwittingly becomes an advocate for dangerous products that are medically linked to depression, IQ loss, suicidality, psychosis, and schizophrenia.”