Trump reportedly considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug
Briefly

Donald Trump is contemplating the reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. This consideration stems from discussions at a recent fundraiser, where he expressed interest in such a change. The Biden administration had already proposed this reclassification but it was not enacted. Such a change would significantly simplify the buying and selling of marijuana, potentially boosting its legal market. Notable attendees encouraged Trump to act on this while advocating for expanded medical marijuana research.
‘During Trump’s first term, two Soviet-born Republican donors directly appealed to him for help with their plan to sell marijuana in states where recreational use was legal.’
‘The change would make it much easier to buy and sell marijuana and make the legal multibillion-dollar industry more profitable.’
‘The reclassification, to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug, was proposed by the Biden administration, but not enacted.’
‘The guests at Trump's fundraiser included Kim Rivers, chief executive of Trulieve, one of the largest marijuana companies, who encouraged Trump to pursue the change and expand medical marijuana research.’
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]