'Washingstonians' plan 420-inspired protest for Trump's inauguration

A group of “Washingstonians” has planned a 420-themed protest on January 20: the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States.

It aims to pressure Trump into legalising marijuana federally across the country and protest the president-elect’s pick for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, who been outspoken against the drug’s recreational legalisation.

The DCMJ (short for DC ‘Mary Jane’) organisation plans to march between Dupont Circle and continue down to the National Mall in Washington, DC, giving out 4,200 free joints on their way.

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