Majority Of Americans Still Back Marijuana Legalization—Despite Big Drop In Republican Support Under Trump, Gallup Poll Shows

OG article by Kyle Jaeger November 6 2025

Support dipped 4 points from 2024 to 64%, driven by Republicans falling 13 points to 40%—lowest in a decade. Democrats (85%) and independents (66%) steady. Shift ties to Trump anti-drug efforts improving GOP perceptions of drug crisis progress. Trump endorsed rescheduling and Florida ballot; hemp THC debates may influence. Separate data: 15% smoke cannabis vs. 11% cigarettes; legalization doesn't boost use rates.