Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.

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2 developments
  1. Dec 17, 2025Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
  2. Dec 19, 2025Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

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Last development · Dec 19, 2025 — Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

How each side is putting it

Left

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Ran by 2 outlets· The Boston Globe, West Hawaii Today
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

The AtlanticLean Left· 284d ago

The Risk of Trump’s Marijuana Order

The WeekLean Left· 284d ago

Why does Trump want to reclassify marijuana?

NPRLean Left· 284d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Trump signs executive order that could ease marijuana restrictions

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Center

21 viewpoints
The Fence PostCenter· 284d ago

Trump fast-tracks cannabis classification, helps hemp industry

The OregonianCenter· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order that could shift federal policies around marijuana

Ran by 15 outlets· WDIO Duluth, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, +13 more
WDIO DuluthCenter· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

GBH NewsCenter· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Times RepublicanCenter· 284d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

KOB 4Center· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

WHEC RochesterCenter· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC New YorkLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

East Idaho NewsCenter· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 284d ago

Trump reclassifies marijuana, marking first major federal shift in decades

BNO NewsCenter· 284d ago

Trump orders rescheduling of marijuana for medical use

Right

6 viewpoints
ReasonLean Right· 284d ago

Trump orders the 'expeditious' reclassification of marijuana

Breitbart NewsRight· 284d ago

Trump Signs Order Reclassifying Marijuana as Schedule III Drug

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, Las Vegas Review-Journal, +1 more
Winchester StarLean Right· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

MyNorthwestLean Right· 285d ago

Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 285d ago

Trump moves to ease marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes

RedStateRight· 285d ago

Executive High: Trump Reclassifies Marijuana for Health Gains

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2 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 285d ago

Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana, ease research restrictions

The GuardianLean Left· 285d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Trump signs order reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous

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