Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Is No Matt Gaetz When It Comes To Cannabis Reform
Just hours after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew from consideration for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump announced his new nominee: former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The selection shifts the spotlight to Bondi’s record, especially her stance on cannabis reform, which contrasts starkly with Gaetz’s pro-legalization views.
Despite the unsavory allegations against Gaetz’s personal behavior, he’s been an advocate for cannabis reform and was expected to adopt a lenient approach toward legalization if appointed. In contrast, Bondi had a tougher stance on medical marijuana during her tenure as Florida’s Attorney General (2011-2019).
Bondi While Florida’s AG
For example, in 2013, Bondi’s office filed a 57-page challenge to the proposed ballot initiative that was seeking to put medical marijuana (MMJ) on …