The U.S. media earlier broke the news that dozens of White House employees who had smoked marijuana were forced to resign, suspended or to work in remote areas, White House spokesman Leonardo Psaki confirmed Friday (19) that authorities have fired five White House employees with a history of marijuana, but considering the potential loss of elites, the White House has updated its guidelines to avoid further disqualifications for staff who have smoked marijuana.
Pusaki said the White House has been working with the security department for weeks to update its policy to ensure that people with a history of marijuana are not automatically disqualified from working at the White House.
According to the new guidelines, the White House will review new recruits on a case-by-case basis, but only had “limited” use of marijuana, and to work as a “no security clearance” can be exempt. However, inductees must agree to stop using all marijuana products while in office and undergo random drug testing. If the date of last use of marijuana is more recent, the person will need to work remotely and will not be allowed to enter the White House for the Time being.
Vice President He Jinli has spoken out on a radio show about illegal marijuana use during his college years, but the White House has not disclosed how it will be handled. Aaron Smith, president of the National Cannabis Industry Association, noted that three of the last five presidents have admitted to smoking marijuana, describing the White House’s approach as ridiculous. Oregon Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D) said the incident reflects the current marijuana policy is unrealistic, unfair and out of touch, that the government needs to find a fair and realistic way forward.
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