Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Trump Considers Marijuana Reclassification, Echoing Biden Plan
Donald Trump is thinking about changing how marijuana is classified.
This would make it easier to buy and sell the drug, potentially benefiting the legal marijuana industry.
This idea is similar to one from the previous Biden administration.
At a recent event, a marijuana company CEO encouraged Trump to make this change.
However, Trump expressed concerns about marijuana use in the past, saying it might affect intelligence.
Trump is reportedly considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
This reclassification would move marijuana to Schedule III, making it easier to buy and sell.
The proposal mirrors a plan from the Biden administration that was not enacted.
Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, encouraged Trump to pursue this change.
Trump was skeptical of marijuana use in 2018, citing potential cognitive effects.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana.
- When
- Mentioned at a fundraiser earlier this month.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Guests at fundraiser, including a CEO of Trulieve, pushed for change.
Proponents
Opponents
Benefits
Proponents
Easier access and increased medical research.
Opponents
N/A
- Proposed Change
- Reclassification of marijuana as Schedule III drug
- Advocated By
- Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve
- Previous Proposal
- Biden administration
- Trump's Previous Stance
- Expressed skepticism on marijuana's cognitive effects in 2018.
