[cavanasm]

I don't really understand why people would think Trump would be supportive of any kind of intoxicant. His older brother was an alcoholic and died before their dad (which depending on the source you're reading, had a big impact on him).

[JBReefer]

Well, he said a bunch of pro-weed stuff at one point, so it's not coming from nowhere:

https://www.merryjane.com/news/want-marijuana-legalized-then...

[OscarCunningham]

Many of the biggest benefits of marijuana legalisation come from the fact that it tends to displace alcohol.

[code_duck]

Many believed Trump to be a libertarian or even a closet Democrat, who supported saner policy for the practical reasons that many do, setting aside their personal beliefs about whether individuals should consume drugs.

[ktRolster]

More than a closet Democrat, he was an active Democrat who voted Democrat and donated to the party. Overall philosophically he's probably more 'opportunist' than anything.

[code_duck]

Sure, in the past. If he's a Democrat now or in the past 8 years, it's definitely a well-kept secret.