Donald Trump, the former President, has shown his support for a ballot initiative in Florida that would permit recreational marijuana use, stating that its legalization is just a matter of time.

“In Florida, as in many other states that have already approved it, personal amounts of marijuana will be legalized for adults via Amendment 3,” Trump, the Republican candidate for President in 2024, posted on social media. “Whether or not people are in favor of it, the voters will decide, and this process should be handled correctly.”

His comments come after a somewhat unclear stance on an abortion access amendment that will be on the ballot in November. Initially suggesting openness to the proposal that aims to reverse Florida’s six-week abortion ban, Trump later voiced his opposition.

Trump’s endorsement is also at odds with the position held by the Florida Republican Party and Governor Ron DeSantis, both of whom are collaborating with political committees to oppose the amendment.

The proposed marijuana measure, Amendment 3, would allow individuals 21 and older to possess up to 3 ounces of recreational marijuana, with a limit of 5 grams for concentrated forms.

However, it must secure at least 60% of the vote to pass.

“It is essential for the State Legislature to create sensible laws that discourage public usage, so we don’t have the smell of marijuana everywhere, as we do in many Democrat-led cities,” Trump stated.

Experts believe Trump’s non-opposition to the initiative could boost its chances of passing.

“Amendment 3 has significant bipartisan support among Florida voters, and President Trump’s backing could be crucial for achieving the 60% approval needed for it to become law,” noted David Culver, senior vice president of public affairs at the U.S. Cannabis Council, in an emailed statement. “We look forward to additional insights from him on cannabis reform if he is elected in November.”

Trump’s comments came a month after conservative state Senator Joe Gruters, a former chair of the state Republican Party and a close Trump ally, expressed support for the amendment. Trump has also backed Gruters in his bid for state chief financial officer in 2026.

Gruters and a group of bipartisan legislators are planning to introduce legislation in 2025 that would ban smoking and vaping in public areas like city streets, sidewalks, and parks.

“Marijuana should be used at home, and I will collaborate with my colleagues in the legislature to ensure Florida manages this appropriately,” Gruters posted on X, applauding Trump’s endorsement of the measure.

The marijuana amendment will be presented to voters on the ballot for November 5.

“In Florida, no one should face criminal charges when it’s legal in numerous other states,” Trump remarked. “We should avoid ruining lives and wasting taxpayer money on arresting adults for having small amounts, and we must also prevent tragedies stemming from fentanyl-laced marijuana.”

Other conservative legislators have expressed concerns about Gruters’ and Trump’s stance, arguing that the amendment—backed and financed by medical marijuana company Trulieve—was designed to limit reasonable regulations by lawmakers.

“Amendment 3 was created to protect a lucrative business model,” wrote State Senator Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, on X. “That approach is problematic.”