Ken Griffin Opposes Florida Marijuana Amendment

Billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, has pledged $12 million to the campaign opposing Florida's Amendment 3, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana. Griffin argues that the amendment would create a monopoly for large dispensaries and lead to more dangerous roads, increased youth addiction, and higher crime rates. Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies, including his chief of staff James Uthmeier, also oppose the measure, believing it would degrade the quality of life in Florida. Amendment 3, which will be on the ballot in November, needs 60% voter approval to pass. Proponents, led by the Smart & Safe Florida committee and largely funded by Trulieve, argue that the amendment would prevent adults from being jailed for small amounts of marijuana and reduce reliance on dangerous street products.