Trulieve Sues Florida GOP Over Alleged Misleading Marijuana Ads
The cannabis company claims the Republican Party's campaign falsely portrays Amendment 3 to sway voters against legalizing recreational marijuana.
- Trulieve, Florida's largest medical marijuana company, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the state Republican Party and two TV stations.
- The lawsuit accuses the GOP of running deceptive ads and mailers that mislead voters about Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana.
- Opponents, including Governor Ron DeSantis, argue the amendment would benefit existing marijuana companies by allowing them to sell recreationally.
- Trulieve asserts that Amendment 3 would actually increase market competition by permitting the legislature to issue more licenses.
- Despite Republican opposition, former President Donald Trump supports the measure, highlighting division within the party.