Dear President Trump: This Is the Week to Federally Legalize Cannabis
A Message to the Oval Office
Mr. President,
You’ve made it clear that you don’t follow the establishment. You never have. And in your second term—seven months in—it’s obvious you’re willing to do what others won’t. That’s why we’re writing this open letter to tell you one thing, loud and clear:
This is the week to legalize cannabis federally.
As the nation gears up to celebrate the 4th of July this Friday, the opportunity is right in front of you. The timing, the optics, the cultural momentum—it all lines up. America is watching, waiting, and ready for a change that even your political opponents were too afraid or too slow to deliver.
Joe Biden Promised Cannabis Reform. He Forgot.
President Biden campaigned on progress. He gave hope to millions of Americans—especially those with cannabis convictions hanging over their lives—that real change was coming. But after four years, almost nothing materialized.
Yes, there was a half-hearted attempt to shift cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, but rescheduling doesn’t change the lives of the 40,000+ Americans still locked up for non-violent weed charges. Rescheduling doesn’t create a safe, regulated national cannabis market. Rescheduling doesn’t free the veterans, small business owners, farmers, and everyday citizens who’ve been punished under outdated laws while billion-dollar companies grow under different rules.
President Biden had four years and fumbled it. Now it’s your move.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
40,000+ cannabis prisoners still incarcerated across America.
38 states have legalized some form of medical or adult-use cannabis.
$33.6 billion in legal cannabis sales projected for 2025.
Over 85% of Americans support medical cannabis.
Two-thirds of voters support full legalization.
Cannabis is not a fringe issue. It’s an economic, medical, and criminal justice issue. And it’s a winning one—especially if you’re the President who finally ends the federal prohibition.
From War on Drugs to Opportunity
The War on Drugs was a political invention. It never worked. It destroyed families, decimated Black and Latino communities, and locked away tens of thousands for non-violent offenses. Cannabis prohibition, in particular, was rooted in racism, corporate influence, and misinformation.
Undoing that damage isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a winning strategy. Republicans, Independents, and Democrats alike are calling for change. Veterans want access. Farmers want a new crop. Entrepreneurs want a level playing field. And millions want their records cleared and their freedom restored.
You Have the Power
President Trump, this is your chance to do what others only promised. You can:
Fully legalize cannabis at the federal level
Pardon and release all non-violent cannabis prisoners
Expunge cannabis-related records nationwide
Open pathways for small businesses and minority operators
Protect legal cannabis states and create consistent federal regulation
This isn’t just about weed—it’s about freedom, jobs, justice, and the American economy.
Why This Week Matters
The 4th of July isn’t just about fireworks and barbecues. It’s a celebration of independence, rebellion, and revolution. It’s a reminder that America was born from challenging the status quo.
Legalizing cannabis during this historic week would be a full-circle moment—a modern Declaration of Independence from outdated, oppressive laws. You’d be remembered as the President who made history again.
And let’s be honest—no one remembers who moved cannabis to Schedule III. But they will remember who legalized it.
The Economic Case for Cannabis Reform
Legalization isn’t just popular—it’s profitable.
Tax Revenue: States like California and Illinois have generated billions in cannabis tax revenue since legalization.
Jobs: The legal cannabis industry now supports over 428,000 full-time jobs in the U.S.—and federal legalization could double that.
Small Business Growth: With federal backing, access to banking and capital would level the playing field and give small operators a fighting chance.
Hemp Expansion: A unified cannabis policy could finally support domestic hemp production and innovation, expanding use in textiles, construction, packaging, and even fuel.
Every day legalization is delayed, we leave money, innovation, and lives on the table.
Justice Can’t Wait
For the 40,000 Americans currently incarcerated for cannabis, freedom isn’t a policy—it’s a lifeline. Many are serving decades-long sentences for the same thing celebrities and corporations profit from today.
The hypocrisy is staggering. You can change that. You can end the injustice with one signature.
President Trump, imagine announcing this week:
“Today, I am signing an executive order to release every American incarcerated for non-violent cannabis charges and instructing Congress to fully legalize cannabis nationwide. We are done with the failed policies of the past.”
That single move would change the lives of tens of thousands—and reshape the nation forever.
The World Is Watching
Germany, Thailand, Canada, Malta, and several South American nations have already moved forward with cannabis legalization. America is falling behind in global cannabis leadership.
With federal legalization, the U.S. could become the global hub for cannabis research, innovation, and commerce. The cannabis industry is already one of the fastest-growing in the country. With full legalization, it could become one of the largest in the world.
And with your track record for business, innovation, and disrupting norms, there’s no better President to bring cannabis mainstream on a global stage.
Cannabis and Conservative Values
This isn’t a left-wing issue. Legal cannabis fits squarely within conservative values:
Personal Freedom: Adults should be free to make their own choices.
States’ Rights: Let states regulate cannabis without fear of federal interference.
Economic Growth: Cannabis is a high-margin, job-creating sector with massive upside.
Criminal Justice Reform: Ending failed policies that cost taxpayers billions.
Even Trump voters overwhelmingly support legalization. Making the move now would energize your base, win over moderates, and align with values you’ve championed for decades.
A Moment That Will Be Remembered
From the economy to criminal justice to civil liberties, federal cannabis legalization is a rare issue that unites voters from all backgrounds. It’s not just good policy—it’s good politics.
The 4th of July is a symbol of freedom. There’s no better time to act.
Call to Action
Mr. President, if you do it this week, you don’t just change the law. You change lives. You write a new chapter in American history.
The people are ready. The industry is ready. The data is undeniable. Now all that’s left is leadership.
Let’s legalize cannabis across America. Let’s free the 40,000. Let’s build a legal cannabis economy that works for everyone.
You’re seven months in. This is the moment. Make it count.