Trump’s press secretary, Sean Spicer, suggested on Thursday that the Trump administration could crack down on the 8 states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use
If Trump were to crack down on legal pot, it would certainly discourage investment in an industry that’s evolving from a patchwork of pop-up shops to a more regulated and professionalized sector with brands and standards. Trump can’t close every pot boutique, but he can interfere with funding, limit growth and just be a buzzkill. Maybe pot CEOs should seek an invitation to the White House, to tell the president how they feel about Washington interference in their business