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Trump Says His Administration Looking at Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Dangerous Drug
Reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III would ease federal restrictions, enable more medical research, and provide tax benefits for the growing cannabis industry, officials say.
- President Donald Trump announced he is considering reclassifying marijuana to a less dangerous category and will decide soon.
- Current federal law classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which does not recognize its medical use and carries severe penalties for possession and sale.
- Changing marijuana’s classification could make it easier for medical research and reduce penalties, but significant resistance remains from some conservatives and law enforcement groups.
- While many states have legalized marijuana, Trump expressed a complex view on the topic, noting mixed opinions about its overall societal impact.
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MAGA Is Coming for Legal Marijuana
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What would it mean if marijuana were reclassified?
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - President Donald Trump and his administration are considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The effort to change marijuana from Schedule I, which the DEA classifies as having "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse," to Schedule III began under the Biden administration. Massachusetts bill aims to fund water infrastructure A Schedule III designation wouldn't nationall…
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