rump did not indicate at the briefing whether he intends to reclassify the drug, just that his administration would consider it. Reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug would reduce penalties without making it fully legal.
Ahead of the 2024 elections, Trump said he would vote yes on a Florida amendment that would legalize marijuana throughout the state. Florida voters did not approve the amendment.
“As I have previously stated, I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use,” he
wrote on Truth Social. “We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product.”
In the post, he indicated he would look into the medical uses of marijuana and the benefits of reducing its classification to Schedule III.
