It’s late June 2025, and while America has made undeniable progress on cannabis legalization at the state level, federal policy remains stuck in neutral. The inconsistencies between federal and state laws are putting small cannabis businesses—especially those run by veterans, minorities, and family-owned operations—at risk.

President Trump, the industry needs leadership. Yours.

The Safe Banking Act has now been delayed session after session. Promises have been made by prior administrations, but no meaningful federal protection has reached the people who power this multi-billion-dollar sector. Joe Biden couldn’t get it done. Maybe he forgot. But the opportunity now lies with you. You have the stage. You have the attention. You have the influence.

Why Safe Banking Matters

Legal cannabis is already generating billions in tax revenue, creating jobs, and revitalizing communities. Yet businesses are still forced to operate almost entirely in cash because banks are reluctant to work with them. Without access to banking services, small businesses are exposed to theft, struggle with payroll, and can’t access loans or credit to grow.

This cash-heavy ecosystem doesn’t just hurt operators—it creates public safety risks and inhibits transparency. Imagine a fully licensed, taxpaying dispensary being unable to deposit its earnings at a bank. That’s not just bad policy—it’s a failure of leadership.

President Trump, your legacy is built on disruption. The cannabis industry is in desperate need of that exact energy.

Cannabis Is a Bipartisan Issue

Despite partisan noise, the truth is that Americans across the political spectrum support cannabis reform. Over 70% of voters now believe marijuana should be legal, and more than half the country lives in a state where adult-use cannabis is legal. Red states and blue states alike have embraced legalization not just as a social reform, but as an economic strategy.

Farmers want to grow it. Veterans rely on it for wellness. Entrepreneurs want a fair shot to build wealth through it. The only thing standing in the way? An outdated federal policy that ignores the will of the people and the realities on the ground.

A New Cannabis Economy

The cannabis industry in New York is one example of what’s possible. Over 500 brands are vying for market share in one of the country’s most exciting new markets, and companies like Silly Nice—Black-owned, Veteran-owned, and family-operated—have become success stories by focusing on quality, transparency, and small-batch excellence.

These businesses aren’t fly-by-night schemes. They’re building long-term value, hiring locally, and reinvesting in their communities. But without safe banking and clear federal guidelines, even the best-run companies face unnecessary roadblocks.

And let’s be honest—MSOs (multi-state operators) will always find a way to keep the lights on. But small brands, particularly those led by BIPOC and veteran entrepreneurs, are forced to compete without the same tools or protections. That’s not capitalism. That’s sabotage.

Mr. President, Here’s the Pitch

You’ve built an empire on bold moves. You love to win. You hate playing by broken rules. This is your moment to take a common-sense stance and back the cannabis entrepreneurs that the last administration left hanging.

Make safe banking law. Remove cannabis from Schedule I. Allow veterans to access cannabis through the VA. Protect lawful cannabis businesses from federal prosecution and financial discrimination. Give states the true autonomy they’ve already earned.

History remembers presidents who make real changes—not the ones who just talk about it.

Let’s fucking go.

Final Thought

There’s a new American industry waiting to grow freely. But it needs real support. Not another promise. Not another delay. Not another administration that says, “We’ll look into it.”

President Trump, you’ve never shied away from controversy. You’ve never followed the script. We don’t need another politician. We need a decision-maker. The cannabis economy is watching, and the next move is yours.