Trump says taxpayer dollars shouldn't be wasted to arrest people for small amounts of marijuana

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during his "No Tax on Tips" campaign event in Il Toro E La Capra restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. August 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested his support for the decriminalization of marijuana, saying taxpayer dollars should not be wasted arresting people carrying "personal amounts."

"In Florida, like so many other states that have already given their approval, personal amounts of marijuana will be legalized for adults with Amendment 3," Trump said about an effort in his home state to legalize the possession and purchase of up to 3 ounces for adults over the age of 21.