Vice President Kamala Harris is facing renewed scrutiny over her evolving stance on marijuana legalization, as she now promises to legalize recreational marijuana if elected president. This pledge comes despite her track record as San Francisco District Attorney, where she oversaw over 1,900 marijuana-related convictions. Harris’s current efforts are aimed particularly at black male voters, a demographic that polls indicate is showing less support for the Democratic Party than anticipated.
On Monday, Harris posted a list of policy initiatives specifically targeting black men, highlighting her intent to “legalize recreational marijuana and create opportunities for black Americans to succeed in this new industry.” The following day, she doubled down on this message with another post, declaring, “No one should go to jail for smoking weed,” underscoring her support for decriminalizing marijuana.
These social media posts were timed ahead of an interview with radio host Charlamagne tha God, where the topic of marijuana convictions was brought up directly. In the interview, Charlamagne referenced criticism Harris has faced for her past prosecutions, especially the claim that she disproportionately targeted black men during her tenure as District Attorney. “One of the biggest allegations against you is that you targeted and locked up