Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana, easing restrictions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, facilitating medical research on its potential benefits, particularly for chronic pain. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the rescheduling process and aims to improve patient-doctor discussions on medical marijuana use. While this change doesn’t legalize marijuana federally, it acknowledges its medical value, fulfilling Trump’s campaign promise and supporting research on its benefits, though possession remains illegal under federal law.

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