The leaked conversation among cabinet members indicates a discussion about the potential impact of impending changes at the ATF on the cannabis industry, with implications for law enforcement, tax revenue, and government regulation being noted.
April 20
Vance (09:01 am ET):
Morning all. Anyone else catch the news regarding the impending change at the ATF and its potential impact on the cannabis landscape?
Waltz (09:05 am ET):
Saw it. Interesting times.
Hegseth (09:10 am ET):
Makes me chuckle. Federal offices tripping over themselves about plants. Let’s focus on the big fish. 💪🇺🇸
Rubio (09:12 am ET):
Heard about it. Might have implications on law enforcement and maybe even tax revenue.
Gabbard (09:17 am ET):
Would Russia care about this? Just kidding, guys! 🙈
Miller (09:20 am ET):
Not the time for jokes, Gabbard.
Kent (09:22 am ET):
So, does this mean we’ll see more of those cannabis ice cream bars at the WH?
Bessent (09:25 am ET):
All I’m saying is, imagine the revenue if the government regulated and taxed it like tobacco and alcohol.
Hegseth (09:30 am ET):
You’re not wrong, Bessent. It’s all a question of, can we control it?
Vance (09:32 am ET):
Let’s remember that any change could mean a significant shift in the political, economic, and social dynamics of this country.
Witkoff (09:33 am ET):
Vance, you could probably write a whole dissertation on that. But do spare us on this fine morning.
Wiles (09:35 am ET):
Let’s focus on how this could affect our people, our constituents, and our nation.
Miller (09:40 am ET):
Well said, Wiles. This isn’t about ice cream bars and tax revenue alone, it’s about the effect on the American people.
Rubio (09:45 am ET):
Exactly. We need to keep our constituents’ well-being in mind.
Ratcliffe (09:50 am ET):
Agreed. With any big policy change, there will always be winners and losers.
Gabbard (09:52 am ET):
I’m just saying, I haven’t met a Russian yet who didn’t like vodka gummies… 😂
Rubio (10:00 am ET):
Funny you, Gabbard. But let’s keep our focus on American implications, not on what Russians prefer.
Vance (10:02 am ET):
Let’s just make sure we’re making the best decisions for our people.
Hegseth (10:05 am ET):
Amen to that. 💪🇺🇸🔥
Miller (10:07 am ET):
Well, whether we approve or not, change seems to be on the horizon. We need to prepare accordingly.
Vance (10:10 am ET):
Agreed. And on that note, I think I need a refill on my coffee.