US President Donald Trump has been considering reclassifying marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. This move would ease regulations and make it easier for pot-related medicinal research to be done, creating tax breaks for cannabis companies.
Trump’s team is reviewing survey numbers showing growing support for reclassification, with 64% of Americans supporting legalization in recent polls. The White House has not made a final decision on the matter yet.
Reclassifying marijuana would have several benefits, including easing restrictions and making it easier for cannabis companies to transfer their product across state lines. However, it would not make marijuana federally legal for recreational use.
Some critics worry that Trump is using this move as a political ploy to gain support from liberal-leaning voters. The pro-cannabis lobby has been actively courting Trump, donating large sums of money to his campaign and affiliated organizations.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/12/12/trump-marijuana-federal-restrictions-reclassify