President Joe Biden has joined the chorus of celebrities and public figures discussing the suspension of American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson for marijuana.
Richardson emerged as a star at U.S. track and field trials last month in winning the women's 100. The 21-year-old said she ingested the marijuana (in Oregon, a state where it is legal) after learning of her biological mother's death.
Although marijuana is not a performance-enhancing drug, a positive test triggers a one-month suspension under World Anti-Doping Agency rules, which the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency follows.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki commented on the issue last week, but President Joe Biden was asked about Richard's positive test and subsequent suspension on Saturday.