Trump expands access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy
Published: 12/18/2025

President Trump has signed an executive order to expand access to cannabis, a significant shift in US drug policy. The order directs the US attorney general to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, allowing for more research into its benefits. Some Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about normalizing cannabis use. This move could impact state-authorized cannabis dispensaries by changing tax regulations.



