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Trump Pushes to Reclassify Marijuana: WSJ
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering steps to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance, a move that could mark one of the most significant federal cannabis policy shifts in U.S. history. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing individuals familiar with the matter, the president discussed the idea during a high-profile political fundraiser earlier this year.
The exclusive event, hosted at Trump's New Jersey golf club, was attended by prominent business leaders, political donors, and industry figures. There, President Trump expressed openness to reclassify marijuana, signaling that his administration may be ready to revisit decades-old drug classifications that have limited medical research and restricted the cannabis industry.
Kim Rivers, the chief executive of Trulieve one of the nation's largest cannabis companies—was among the guests at the fundraiser. Sources say Rivers urged the president to reclassify marijuana while also advocating for expanded medical cannabis research. Advocates argue that such a shift could pave the way for a broader scientific understanding of cannabis and its potential therapeutic uses.
Currently, marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, placing it in the same category as heroin and LSD. This classification asserts that cannabis has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse an assessment many researchers and lawmakers say is outdated. Moving to reclassify marijuana could ease restrictions on universities, scientists, and healthcare providers, enabling more comprehensive research into both benefits and risks.
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