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Trump's Oval Office Meeting Sparks Pro-Cannabis Executive Order

12/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced urgent intervention from aides after an Oval Office meeting where he nearly disclosed details about reclassifying marijuana.
Florida Sheriff Gordon Smith attended and expressed astonishment at Trump's eagerness to post on Truth Social.
Allies Howard Kessler and Kim Rivers supported the plan, while House Speaker Johnson resisted.
After a discussion, Trump announced support for the pro-cannabis camp and later issued an executive order on December 18.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced urgent intervention from aides after an Oval Office meeting where he nearly disclosed details about reclassifying marijuana.
Florida Sheriff Gordon Smith attended and expressed astonishment at Trump's eagerness to post on Truth Social.
Allies Howard Kessler and Kim Rivers supported the plan, while House Speaker Johnson resisted.
After a discussion, Trump announced support for the pro-cannabis camp and later issued an executive order on December 18.