Kamala Harris vows to legalise marijuana if elected US president

Harris, who assumed her candidacy after President Joe Biden stepped down in July, shared this promise on her social media account, stating her commitment to reform.

“I will legalize recreational marijuana, break down unjust legal barriers, and create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter), reaffirming her focus on social and economic reform through marijuana legalisation.

If elected, Harris faces the challenge of delivering on her marijuana reform agenda, which includes dismantling existing legal hurdles and enabling economic participation in the marijuana sector.

READ ALSO: Trump, Harris make their final campaign rounds, millions vote early

Legalisation advocates have long called for federal reforms to the current marijuana policy, citing benefits for criminal justice reform and economic growth.

Harris’s promise has earned her support from various American celebrities, including Beyoncé, Cardi B, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande, whose endorsements have brought her campaign further into the public eye.

This backing from cultural icons could strengthen her appeal, particularly among younger voters and proponents of marijuana reform.

READ ALSO: Abure joins world political leaders in Washington to observe US presidential poll

The Democratic candidate faces a tough battle against Republican opponent and former president Donald Trump.

With marijuana reform at the forefront of Harris’s platform, tomorrow’s election outcome could signal a significant shift in US marijuana policy, depending on voters’ response to her proposal.