Cannabis & Crony Capitalism: From Matt Gaetz to Trulieve | Project CBDThe origins of Trulieve, a billion-dollar cannabis business, trace back to a nexus of prominent Florida Republicans tied to disgraced Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is currently embroiled in a sex trafficking scandal, including accusations of paid sex with an underage girl. Trulieve has greatly benefited from favoritism in the initial licensing of medical cannabis companies in the Sunshine State based on legislation promoted by Gaetz.