Idaho Senators: Marijuana Over Major Issues

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch from Idaho have taken an unexpected stance. They are challenging President Trump's decision to reclassify marijuana. Both senators have remained silent on many significant issues, including:

• Trump's foreign policy moves
• His impact on healthcare
• Controversial appointments like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services

The Marijuana Debate

Despite their silence on other critical issues, Crapo and Risch are vocal about marijuana reclassification. They argue that marijuana is harmful, causing accidents and being unhealthy for young people. However, Trump's reclassification aims to promote research, potentially leading to a better understanding of marijuana's risks and benefits.

Federal vs. State Laws

• Marijuana is legal in 40 states and D.C.
• Federal agencies support its medicinal use
• Idaho maintains strict laws with a mandatory $300 fine for possession

Former U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit explains that the executive order does not immediately change federal dynamics but could lead to policy changes in the future.

Questions About Priorities

Crapo and Risch have ignored many critical issues, including:

• Trump's self-enrichment
• His impact on federal workers

Their focus on marijuana reclassification raises questions about their priorities.