Breaking 🗞️ : Trump Prosecutor Threatens Medical Cannabis Access 🚨

OMNI Medical
May 2
3 min read

In a move sending shockwaves through the cannabis and patient advocacy world, a Trump-aligned U.S. Attorney is targeting a state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary, raising fresh fears of federal interference in patient care.

Warning: Trump Prosecutor Threatens Medical Cannabis Access

Despite local protections, Dunn’s office sent a formal letter that echoed past-era drug war rhetoric.

“I am concerned that you are in violation of federal laws, which are intended to protect children,” he wrote to Green Theory’s owners. “My office has the power to enforce those laws no matter what the local government says.”

This high-profile threat is a reminder that despite medical cannabis being legal in most U.S. states, federal power still looms large—and can strike without warning. It's also an attack on State Constitutional rights.

The recent federal action against Green Theory, a licensed medical cannabis dispensary in Washington, D.C., underscores the ongoing tension between state-level cannabis legalization and federal enforcement.

A Legal Dispensary, A Political Target

The prosecutor behind the threat is Jason Dunn, a former Trump appointee and known political hardliner. Dunn has recently made headlines for clashing with Wikipedia editors, medical researchers, and members of Congress. But his latest focus? A state-compliant medical cannabis dispensary—now under pressure from federal enforcement.

While no formal charges have been filed, the warning alone has stirred fear across the cannabis industry, especially among providers serving seriously ill patients.

What’s at Risk for Medical Marijuana Patients?

The threat isn’t just to a dispensary—it’s to the millions of Americans who rely on medical cannabis every day for conditions like:

Cancer
Epilepsy
PTSD
Chronic pain
Neurological disorders

If federal prosecutors start ramping up enforcement, patients could face:

Disrupted access to medicine
Increased costs and limited supply
Fear, stigma, and hesitation about using cannabis—even legally

Legal Protections Are Not Bulletproof

Many patients assume that protections like the President Obama era Rohrabacher–Farr Amendment (which restricts DOJ action against state medical marijuana laws) offer security. But these protections are temporary, budget-tied, and vulnerable to interpretation.

That’s exactly what makes this case alarming: Dunn’s threat signals a willingness to challenge or ignore these boundaries.

“This kind of action isn’t about public safety—it’s about power and politics,” said a representative from the Drug Policy Alliance.

Where Lawmakers and Advocates Stand

Public support for medical marijuana is at an all-time high—nearly 90% of Americans back legalization for medical use. Yet federal laws remain disconnected from both public sentiment and scientific evidence.

In response to the incident, several Congressional Democrats are renewing calls for: