Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Trump Considers Easing Marijuana Restrictions Amid Fentanyl Classification
President Trump said his administration is thinking about changing the rules for marijuana.
Right now, it's in the same category as drugs like heroin, which makes it hard to study.
Trump said many people want to change this so more research can be done.
This doesn't mean marijuana would be legal everywhere, but it could make it easier for scientists to study and might change some taxes for the marijuana industry.
Trump can't do this alone; other government agencies would need to help.
At the same time, Trump classified fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction'.
President Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana to facilitate research.
Marijuana is currently a Schedule I drug, like heroin and LSD.
Proposed change to Schedule III could ease research restrictions and have tax implications.
Trump cannot reclassify marijuana alone; federal agencies must be involved.
Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction'.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Considering reclassifying marijuana for research purposes
- When
- Announced on December 15, 2020
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To facilitate research and address the clash between federal law and state laws
- Current Classification
- Schedule I
- Proposed Classification
- Schedule III
- Potential Impact
- Easier research, tax implications for cannabis industry
- Trump's Stance
- Under active review for reclassification
- Fentanyl Classification
- Weapon of mass destruction