In this TDR Cannabis in 5, host Shadd Dales breaks down what James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, said on MS NOW about working with Trump, and where the administration actually stands.
Talarico said he believes Trump supports legalization and hopes to work with him on federal legalization and on expunging past marijuana convictions. But Trump hasn’t committed to full legalization. Qualifying state-licensed medical marijuana moved to Schedule III in April, broader rescheduling is still under review, and reports that the administration is considering a commission to study descheduling remain unconfirmed. Even full rescheduling wouldn’t legalize recreational marijuana nationwide.
The breakdown also compares Talarico with Republican opponent Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general. Talarico backs legal, regulated and taxed adult-use sales, while Paxton has taken legal action against cities that approved local decriminalization and his office has defended hemp THC restrictions. Texas banned delta-8, delta-10 and certain other THC variants starting July 31, though compliant delta-9 products remain. A survey cited in the video found 65% of Texans want hemp THC kept legal or less restricted, versus 19% who favor a ban.
Talarico’s claims about alcohol and tobacco influence haven’t been independently established. The Senate race is November 3, and there’s no joint bill or agreement between Trump and Talarico.
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00:00:00 — Talarico Wants Trump’s Help Legalizing Marijuana
00:00:45 — Talarico’s Plan for Federal Legalization
00:01:20 — Trump’s Position on Marijuana Legalization
00:02:16 — Talarico vs. Paxton on Cannabis
00:02:53 — Texas Tightens Hemp THC Restrictions
00:03:40 — Could Trump Support Full Legalization?
00:04:25 — Cannabis Reform Becomes Election Strategy
00:04:51 — Texas Voters Push Back on Bans
00:05:24 — Bipartisan Reform or Political Theater?
00:06:17 — Texas Senate Election and What’s Next
00:06:39 — Final Thoughts and Viewer Question
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