Harris Supports Federal Marijuana Legalization

Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly affirmed her support for legalizing marijuana at the federal level for the first time since launching her presidential campaign. Speaking on the 'All the Smoke' podcast, Harris emphasized that no one should be jailed for smoking weed and highlighted the historical context of marijuana-related incarcerations. This marks a significant shift from her previous roles as San Francisco's district attorney and California's attorney general, where she opposed and prosecuted marijuana offenses. While President Biden's administration has begun reclassifying marijuana and issued pardons, Biden himself has not called for full legalization, setting Harris's stance apart. Harris's position on marijuana legalization has been consistent in recent years, advocating for it as a senator and during her 2020 presidential campaign. Public opinion on marijuana legalization shows broad support among Democrats and increasing favorability among young Republicans.