Scoop: Trump set to reclassify marijuana soon
Summary
President Donald Trump is expected to change the classification of marijuana soon, making it easier to study its medical uses. This change follows an earlier order from the president and will not legalize marijuana or affect current prison sentences.Key Facts
- President Trump plans to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
- This reclassification would reduce restrictions on marijuana research.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) would face fewer barriers for studying marijuana.
- The change does not make marijuana legal for recreational or medical use immediately.
- It will not change the sentences of people currently jailed for marijuana possession.
- The president issued an executive order last year to begin this reclassification process.
- The move could help gather support from people who favor marijuana research.
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