Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana
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President Trump's executive order reclassifies marijuana, opening the door for more medical research. However, it doesn't make it federally legal.
Marijuana’s classification as one of the most dangerous and habit-forming substances has long drawn criticism.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson celebrated President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III drug status.
The reclassification would move marijuana away from its current classification as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD. Cannabis would instead be a Schedule III substance, like ketamine and some anabolic steroids.
President Donald Trump will be signing an executive order on Thursday that will direct the attorney to “expedite” and “complete” the marijuana rescheduling process, throw a lifeline to the hemp industry,