White House officials confirmed that Gardner's comments accurately reflect the administration's position, according to a Friday report in the Los Angeles Times.

“The president did speak with Sen. Gardner yesterday and again today,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters Friday at the White House. She said “the president is a firm believer” in states' rights and confirmed Gardner's account of the assurances he received from the president was accurate, the LA Times reported.

In response to the Department of Justice's Jan. 4 announcement that Sessions had rescinded the Cole Memo, Gardner placed a hold on all DOJ nominees until he received a commitment that Colorado's rights would not be infringed.

After what Gardner called positive discussions with the DOJ, he said he lifted some of his holds, but kept the rest in place until he received a full commitment that the guideline of the Cole Memo would be respected.

Because of Trump's commitment to resolve the marijuana issue, Gardner said he informed the White House that he will be lifting his remaining holds on the DOJ nominees.

“My colleagues and I are continuing to work diligently on a bipartisan legislative solution that can pass Congress and head to the president's desk to deliver on his campaign position,” Gardner said.