--- title: "CBD Breakthrough: Trump, Hemp, Seniors' Health" description: CBD's potential for seniors gains traction with Trump's support and The Commonwealth Project's mission to integrate CBD into healthcare. image: https://420intel.com/hubfs/jonathan-cooper-vDZ8BxskwOM-unsplash.jpg --- [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) ### Press ESC to close [![420intel.com](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2016-1.png?width=300&height=162&name=Asset%2016-1.png "420intel.com")](https://420intel.com) - [Home](https://420intel.com) - [Advertise](https://420intel.com/advertise) - [Directory](https://420intel.com/directory) - [Topics](https://420intel.com/blog) - [Recreational News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/recreational-cannabis-news) - [Business News](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-business-news) - [Politics](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-politics) - [Technology](https://420intel.com/tag/cannabis-technology-news) - [Research](https://420intel.com/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - [Contact](https://420intel.com/contact-us) - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/420intel) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/420-intel/) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://x.com/420intel) - [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/420intel) # CBD Breakthrough: Trump, Hemp, Seniors' Health - [![Buzz](https://420intel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png?width=80&height=80&name=Buzz-No%20Outline-2.png) Buzz](https://420intel.com/blog/author/buzz) - [Medical Cannabis News](https://420intel.com/blog/tag/medical-cannabis-news) - 1 October 2025 The potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) are gaining renewed attention in the U.S., particularly for older adults and healthcare reform. CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which helps regulate sleep, stress, pain management, and overall wellness. Recently, former President Donald Trump highlighted CBD’s potential during a Truth Social post that reshared a video by The Commonwealth Project, sparking a new wave of interest in CBD for seniors. CBD and the Commonwealth Project’s Mission The Commonwealth Project, founded by Howard Kessler, is dedicated to integrating cannabis and CBD into the U.S. healthcare system, particularly for older adults. In the September 28, 2025 video, the group emphasized how CBD can “revolutionize senior healthcare” by supporting arthritis relief, Alzheimer’s care, cancer symptom management, and stress reduction. According to the video, nearly 20% of seniors already use CBD in some form, but the lack of FDA regulation leaves product quality inconsistent. Advocates argue that educating doctors on the ECS and creating Medicare coverage for CBD would provide seniors with safer, more affordable healthcare options. CBD and Cannabis Policy in Politics   While he noted mixed views about recreational use, he acknowledged positive outcomes when CBD and medical cannabis are used for pain management. This echoes broader public opinion. A 2025 Pew Research survey revealed that nearly half of Americans aged 65–74 and nearly one-third of those over 75 support full cannabis legalization. The divide between Democrats and Republicans remains, but interest in CBD for medical purposes is growing across the political spectrum. Why CBD Is in the Spotlight for Seniors CBD is increasingly seen as a safer alternative to pharmaceuticals, especially opioids, which can pose risks for older adults. By offering a natural option for sleep, stress, and pain relief, CBD is becoming a central part of the conversation about modern healthcare. Legalization advocates note that the 2018 Farm Bill, signed by Trump, was a turning point by removing hemp from federal restrictions and opening the door for hemp-derived CBD. Industry Experts on the Future of CBD Paula Savchenko, Esq., of Cannacore Group, praised Trump’s recent focus, calling CBD reform a “game-changer” for seniors. She emphasized that framing CBD access as a Medicare issue ensures affordability and safety. Similarly, Brains Bioceutical noted that bipartisan leaders like Trump and RFK Jr. now highlight CBD as part of a broader healthcare revolution, underscoring its potential to reduce reliance on addictive medications. Final Thoughts With senior wellness, bipartisan support, and industry stakeholders aligned, CBD is no longer on the fringes of the healthcare debate. 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