Trump Administration Considers Reclassifying Marijuana: Potential Impact on Research and Federal Policy

Dec 16, 2025 12:27 pm CST

President Trump announced his administration is exploring the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III status, which could significantly expand cannabis research opportunities and impact the cannabis industry. Currently legal in 24 states, marijuana remains federally classified alongside heroin and LSD despite widespread state-level acceptance for medical and recreational use.