A new national poll reveals that seven in 10 American voters support ending federal marijuana prohibition—and nearly half say they would view the Trump administration more favorably if it acted to reform cannabis laws.
Commissioned by the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR) and conducted by Forbes Tate Partners, the survey shows broad and bipartisan support for updating federal cannabis policy. Seventy percent of respondents said they favor legalizing marijuana for adult use at the federal level, while 69 percent support allowing states to determine their own cannabis laws without federal interference.
The findings suggest that cannabis policy could have a measurable political impact. Nearly half of voters (48 percent) said they’d be more likely to support a candidate who backs federal cannabis reform, while only 15 percent said they’d be less likely. For former President Donald Trump, 45 percent of voters said they would view his administration more positively if it advanced marijuana reform.
Respondents cited reasons ranging from alignment with public opinion to improved job creation and health access. “It would show the Trump administration is paying attention to what the states want to do,” one voter said. Another added, “It provides more jobs, revenue, and health benefits for Americans.”
Support for specific legislation is also strong. The STATES 2.0 Act, which would end federal marijuana prohibition in states that have legalized it while creating a baseline federal regulatory framework, garnered 61 percent approval among respondents.
“This is not about expanding federal power—it’s about limiting it,” said Shanita Penny, CPEAR’s executive director. “The STATES 2.0 Act respects the will of voters, reinforces states’ rights, and ensures law enforcement can focus on real public safety threats—not outdated cannabis laws.”
The poll’s release comes amid frustration over stalled cannabis rescheduling efforts and Trump’s silence on the issue since endorsing reforms on the 2024 campaign trail. With a clear majority of voters now backing reform, the pressure is mounting on both Congress and the White House to act.
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