The conversation among cabinet members reveals concerns about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) shifting its focus, potentially impacting the cannabis industry, while also expressing dissatisfaction with current border security measures. The members also discuss the need to understand the implications of this shift on the industry.
March 15
Waltz (11:44 am ET): Gentlemen, ATF is shifting gears and refocusing. Heads up, this could affect the cannabis industry.
Vance (12.13pm ET): It’s the height of irrationality. They are turning a blind eye to border security but clamping down on a plant. If it’s not one thing, it’s the other.
Hegseth (13:48pm ET): What’s that line from Braveheart? ‘They can take our lives, but they can never take our freedom!’ 😂
Rubio (13:54 pm ET): Easy for you to say Pete, you’re probably sitting on a stash of whiskey 😉
Gabbard (14.00pm ET): LOL. More vodka person myself. 🇷🇺
Miller (14:01pm ET): What a surprise, Tulsi.
Kent (14.36pm ET): Focus guys. Let’s bring this back to the ATF.
Vance (17:14pm ET): There’s a joke in there somewhere about the ATF, cannabis, and Russian vodka…but I’ll let it go.
Waltz (17:15pm ET): Good call Vance. Let’s stick to the point.
Stephen Miller (17:18pm ET) We need to figure out how this ATF shift will affect the industry and how we’re going to message it.
Hegseth (17:20pm ET): 🔥 🔥 ATF going from firearms to cannabis is like swapping a machete for a nerf gun.
Wiles (17:21pm ET) I can’t agree more, Pete.
Steve Witkoff – (17:47pm ET) We need to play this carefully; it’s not just about border security and drug trafficking, but also the economy.
Gabbard (18:35pm ET) Absolutely Steve! Can’t forget the economic impact.
March 13
Miller (16:39pm ET) Never thought I’d be on a chat where we’re debating cannabis legislation! Only in America! 🇺🇸
Rubio (16:29pm ET): But seriously, I’m concerned about how this will affect our States. This needs close monitoring.
Vance (16:30pm ET) I agree, Marco. This isn’t just about pot but about States’ rights.
Bessent (16:53pm ET) Well said, Vance. We have to consider the economic and legal implications for individual states.
March 14
Ratcliffe (08:05am ET): If there’s a lesson here, it’s that the situation is more nuanced than folks might think. Cannabis isn’t just about people getting high.
Miller (08:16am ET): I love the smell of nuance in the morning…🔥
Waltz (08:22am ET): That’s… an interesting way to put it, Stephen. But I agree with what you’re saying. We need to consider all sides.
Gabbard (08:26am ET): Got it. More nuance. More vodka.🍸
Rubio (08:42am ET): I guess we all have our coping mechanisms.
Hegseth (08:49am ET): 💪💪💪 Let’s get it done, lads!🇺🇸
Miller (09:35am ET): As much as it pains me to admit it, Tulsi, pass the vodka. It’s going to be a long day.