Summary
President Donald Trump plans to change the classification of marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. Over 20 Republican senators have expressed their opposition to this plan, arguing it could harm public health and safety. They sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to proceed with the reclassification.
Key Facts
- President Trump intends to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
- Schedule I drugs are considered highly addictive with no accepted medical use, like heroin.
- Schedule III drugs include substances like Tylenol with codeine and testosterone.
- Over 20 Republican senators oppose the reclassification plan.
- The senators' letter warns that easing marijuana rules could pose risks to health and safety.
- Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina led the group of senators.
- The letter claims the reclassification could undermine Trump's policy agenda.
- Republican senators signing the letter include John Barrasso and Jim Banks.
