In 2020 Derrick Van Orden participated in some facebook banter about cannabis reform with a veteran cannabis activist.  Van Order replied "I support the legalization of medical marijuana, not recreational."  He goes onto  add "That may not be popular position with some Republicans, but it has been proven to work for several different conditions.  As a SEAL, we understand that if it works, it works."  Since that time, it seems Derrick has dodged the issue, candidate interviews and debates. -source