Gruters, a Florida state senator, was elected RNC chair unopposed with Donald Trump’s full endorsement. Even more surprising—he openly backed Florida’s Amendment 3 cannabis initiative, calling legalization for adults “common sense.” Trump amplified that support on social media, signaling that cannabis reform is no longer taboo inside the GOP.
This matters because it’s happening alongside reports that the Trump administration is weighing cannabis rescheduling, potentially moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Pair that policy shift with a pro-cannabis RNC chair, and suddenly the Republican Party is signaling openness to reform.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pushed back, calling Gruters aligned with “mega-weed.” But Trump sees cannabis as a wedge issue that could attract younger and independent voters—a demographic critical for 2026 and beyond. With national polling showing 70% of Americans support legalization, the GOP is clearly recalibrating.
In this episode, we break down who Joe Gruters is, why Trump is backing him, what this means for federal rescheduling, and whether cannabis is becoming a winning strategy for Republicans.
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