Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s reported plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Kirk, who is the founder of Turning Point USA, took to social media to express his opposition to the move, stating that “everything already smells like weed” and that public spaces should be protected for children.
According to reports, Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug, which would ease restrictions on the drug and allow for tax breaks for some marijuana companies. The move would also open the door for additional medical research on the drug.
Kirk’s comments come as a surprise, as he has previously spoken out in support of reducing penalties for marijuana use. In a 2018 tweet, he wrote, “People should not go to prison for using, producing, or selling marijuana.”
Despite Kirk’s opposition to the reclassification, some social media users have pointed out that his views on marijuana use are inconsistent. Others have criticized his stance on the issue, arguing that it is hypocritical for him to support reducing penalties for marijuana use while opposing its reclassification.
The debate over marijuana legalization and reclassification has been ongoing for years, with proponents arguing that it would reduce the number of people in prison for non-violent drug offenses and opponents arguing that it would lead to increased drug use and addiction.
