VP Harris holds marijuana reform roundtable

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Vice President Kamala Harris, with the help of rapper of Fat Joe, held a conversation on marijuana reform at the White House.

“When the Vice President calls me, I stop everything,” said Fat Joe.

Rapper Fat Joe, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and the vice president formed an interesting trio.

“Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed,” said Harris.

Harris hosted the roundtable to highlight the administration’s efforts to free individuals jailed for nonviolent marijuana possession and expand opportunities once they are released.

“We have now and recently announced making small business administration loans available to the previously incarcerated individuals,” said Harris.

Since taking office Harris says tens of thousands have been pardoned or had their sentences reduced at the request of President Biden.

The White House is urging the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to quickly reclassify the drug to prevent future arrests.

Kevin Sabet is the founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, and a former drug policy expert for the Clinton and Obama administrations.

He says descheduling or legalizing marijuana is unlikely, and he says it’s not consistent with the president’s stance.

“He’s also made clear in his actions and words that he doesn’t want to legalize marijuana either,” said Sabet.

In August, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended that the Department of Justice reclassify marijuana.

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