Trump to Try and Shut Down Medical Marijuana Programs Across America Next?

Trump’s 2026 fiscal year budget request doesn’t just disappoint cannabis advocates—it represents a masterclass in political bait-and-switch. After months of suggesting he’d take a more reasonable approach to cannabis policy, Trump is proposing to delete the longstanding rider that prevents the Justice Department from interfering with state medical marijuana programs. This isn’t just policy—it’s betrayal of millions of Americans who rely on medical cannabis for serious health conditions.