Trump Administration Reclassified Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

Trump Administration Reclassified Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

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Initially, the Trump administration announced plans to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, aiming to ease restrictions on medical research and taxation. This move was intended to acknowledge the medical benefits of marijuana and reduce regulatory hurdles for state-licensed medical marijuana.

Subsequently, the Justice Department officially reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III. This change recognized its medical use and lowered regulatory barriers, marking a significant shift in federal drug policy under the Trump administration in the United States.

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April 23, 2026
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Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

The New York Times • 23 Apr 14:55

The Justice Department has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medical use and reducing regulatory barriers.

Credibility 85% Manip. 15% Center
Justice Department Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Justice Department Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

NBC News • 23 Apr 13:14

The Justice Department has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, facilitating research and acknowledging its medical use.

Credibility 85% Manip. 15% Center
Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

Yahoo • 23 Apr 12:16

The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medical use and reducing regulatory barriers.

Credibility 85% Manip. 20% Center
Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Trump Administration Reclassifies State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

AP News • 23 Apr 12:16

The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medical use and reducing regulatory barriers.

Credibility 90% Manip. 10% Center
April 22, 2026
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Trump Administration Moves to Reclassify Marijuana to Schedule III
Trump Administration Moves to Reclassify Marijuana to Schedule III

Yahoo • 22 Apr 22:02

The Trump administration is preparing to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, potentially easing restrictions on medical research and taxation.

Credibility 70% Manip. 20% Center

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