Trump says administration is considering reclassifying marijuana
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press about deploying federal law enforcement agents in Washington to bolster the local police presence, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House, in Washington D.C., U.S., August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration is looking at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug and potentially lower criminal penalties, but no final decision has been made.
Speaking to reporters at the White House briefing room, Trump said a decision could come within the next couple of weeks.
(Reporting By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jarrett Renshaw)
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