Former House Speaker John Boehner has done a 180 on his stance on marijuana.
He announced on Twitter he’s joining the board of directors of a cannabis company.
Acreage Holdings is a multi-state cannabis business aimed to quote — "make cannabis available to any patient who can benefit from safe and reliable access."
Boehner tweeted: "I’m joining the board….because my thinking on cannabis has evolved."
"I’m convinced de-scheduling the drug is needed so we can do research, help our veterans, and reverse the opioid epidemic ravaging our communities."
His decision to join the board is a marked shift.
According to Bloomberg, Boehner said in 2009 he was "unalterably opposed" to legalization.