Trump Administration Reclassified Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

Trump Administration Reclassified Medical Marijuana to Schedule III

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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Donald Trump Trump Administration Drug Enforcement Administration

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United States
Verdict global: Partiel Confiance: 75% Affirmations: 1
Résumé

The claim that on April 22, 2026, the Trump administration prepared to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III is partially confirmed, with the main event supported but some details such as the specific date or other aspects unverified.

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23 avril 2026
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Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions
Trump Administration Reclassifies Medical Marijuana, Loosening Restrictions

The New York Times • 23 avr. 14h55

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

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Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana
Trump administration moves to ease restrictions on medical marijuana

NBC News • 23 avr. 13h14

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

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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

Yahoo • 23 avr. 12h16

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

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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in historic shift
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in historic shift

AP News • 23 avr. 12h16

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

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22 avril 2026
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Trump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana
Trump teams tells agencies to prepare for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana

Yahoo • 22 avr. 22h02

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

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