Trump Calls Bill Maher a ‘Major Pothead’ and Says Weed Is ‘Very Bad’ for His Health
Just days after praising their latest White House dinner, Trump turned on the comedian over his cannabis use, adding another twist to his complicated relationship with marijuana. Donald Trump has a message for Bill Maher: put down the weed. In an unusually lengthy Truth Social post on Sunday, October 25, the U.S. president launched into […]
Talarico wants to work with Trump on cannabis (Newsletter: October 26, 2026)
Booker slams DEA medical marijuana biz registration policy; NH governor candidates debate cannabis; Study: Marijuana doesn’t cause violence Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often […]
Talarico Wants To Partner With Trump On Legalizing Marijuana If He Wins Texas Senate Race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate running to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate in next month’s elections, says he wants to team up with President Donald Trump to federally legalize marijuana next year if he wins the seat—arguing that cannabis use is “a crime that doesn’t hurt anybody.” Asked on MS NOW what he could […]
Trump complains about cannabis smell in liberal cities (Newsletter: October 12, 2026)
DOJ & anti-marijuana groups agree on rescheduling lawsuit calendar; Cannabis Caucus chair: review psychedelics; Poll: hikers use marijuana on trails Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism […]
Trump Complains That Democratic-Run Cities Smell Like Marijuana
President Donald Trump has a number of complaints about cities run by Democrats—including that they smell like marijuana. During a Friday speech commemorating Columbus Day, the president criticized the “radical left” and “dirty” Democrat-run cities. “The sidewalks are disgusting. The streets are disgusting. They’re just in bad shape,” he said. “The doors going into stores […]
Trump Commutes Two Cannabis Sentences—But What About Rescheduling?
President Donald Trump commuted the federal marijuana sentences of Jerry Haymon IV and Kevin Harden as his administration continues a broader process that could move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Their cases sharpen a longstanding question in cannabis reform: what happens to people punished under federal marijuana laws while the government is actively […]
Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug,’ GOP Congressional Majority Leader Says As Trump Moves To Ease Federal Restrictions
One of the top Republicans in Congress says he is concerned that marijuana causes people to use other, more dangerous substances as the Trump administration is moving forward with a proposal to federally reschedule cannabis. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told Marijuana Moment last week that he thinks “marijuana is a gateway drug, and […]
Trump releases federal cannabis prisoners (Newsletter: September 7, 2026)
GOP lawmakers talk hemp regulations; NH legalization push; TX Dem campaigns on marijuana; NE medical cannabis laws upheld Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Your good deed for […]
Trump signs hemp product ban delay (Newsletter: September 4, 2026)
ID lawmaker: Vote for anti-marijuana ballot measure; Study: Cannabis in dentistry; Future of hemp op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, […]
Trump Releases More Federal Marijuana Prisoners As DEA Considers Rescheduling Cannabis
President Donald Trump has granted clemency to two people who are serving time for federal marijuana convictions as his administration advances the process of rescheduling cannabis. The president on Thursday commuted the sentences of Jerry Haymon IV and Kevin Harden, effectively ending their sentences and putting them on the path to being free. Haymon was […]