In Washington D.C., the tension between cannabis culture and federal control just got more intense. A federal crackdown is underway, and it’s shining a spotlight on public marijuana consumption. During a recent surge in law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital, a Park Police officer was caught on camera telling D.C. residents that “Trump’s tired of it,” referring to people smoking weed outside.
This comment came as federal agents, under direct authority from former President Donald Trump, launched a new crime initiative targeting quality-of-life offenses like public cannabis use, loitering, and open container violations. While marijuana is legal in D.C. for adults, using it in public spaces is still banned—and federal land covers a large part of the city.
The operation is part of a larger effort to reassert federal control over crime in Washington, D.C. Law enforcement agencies including the DEA, ATF, CBP, and even the National Guard have been deployed throughout the city to enforce these laws more aggressively. The decision to mobilize such heavy forces has been criticized by some as political theater, especially since violent crime rates in D.C. are actually lower than they were in past decades.
Still, the real impact is being felt on the streets. People relaxing on their stoops, hanging out in parks, or walking with friends are being approached, warned, or cited for marijuana use—even though many assumed cannabis was safe to enjoy in the city. The truth is, while marijuana legalization has passed locally, it remains illegal on federal property, and public consumption of cannabis remains a finable offense under D.C. law.
This situation highlights one of the major contradictions in modern cannabis policy: cannabis, marijuana, hemp, CBD, and THC are becoming mainstream in culture, medicine, and retail—but federal law has not kept up. The result is confusion and selective enforcement, where people can legally buy cannabis but still get penalized for using it in public, especially near national monuments, parks, and government buildings.
For cannabis advocates, this crackdown serves as a reminder that true cannabis legalization still has a long way to go. Until federal laws change, cannabis users—especially in D.C. and other politically sensitive areas—are still at risk of being caught in the middle.
High Science stands behind safe, respectful cannabis use and the fight for clear, fair laws. Whether you’re wearing cannabis clothing, supporting marijuana legalization, or simply using hemp products for wellness, our goal is to help normalize this movement and push for reform that actually reflects the people’s will.
The streets of D.C. may be under surveillance, but the message from cannabis culture is clear: we’re not backing down. The future of legalization depends on pushing forward, staying educated, and holding leaders accountable.
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