Cannabis Advocates Plan 420 Protest During Trump's Inauguration
Cannabis advocates in Washington, D.C. plan a protest during Trump's inauguration, distributing free joints to push for federal legalization
Key Points
- 1DCMJ plans 420-themed protest during Trump's inauguration
- 24,200 joints to be distributed; synchronized smoke-in planned
- 3Protest challenges Trump's AG pick, Jeff Sessions
- 4DCMJ seeks Trump's support for federal cannabis legalization
- 5Protesters will ensure legal compliance during the event
On January 20, as Donald Trump takes the oath of office, a group of cannabis legalization advocates in Washington, D.C. will stage a protest to push for federal legalization of marijuana. The demonstration, organized by the DCMJ group, will involve the distribution of 4,200 free joints and a synchronized smoke-in during Trump's inaugural address
The protest aims to pressure Trump and challenge his choice of Jeff Sessions for attorney general, who has expressed strong anti-marijuana sentiments. The DCMJ's leader, Adam Eidinger, hopes the protest will encourage Trump to engage with marijuana advocacy groups on future policy directions. The group has stated that they would cancel the protest if Trump publicly supports nationwide cannabis legalization
Despite Trump’s past remarks suggesting openness to drug legalization, his recent stance has been more conservative, supporting medical marijuana but leaving recreational use to state discretion. With the appointment of Sessions, who has labeled marijuana a danger, advocates fear a potential rollback of legalization progress. The protest will adhere to legal guidelines, ensuring participants are of legal age to possess cannabis in D.C