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Trump Wants to Change US Cannabis Laws – Billion-Dollar Industry on Edge
A historic change to the United States’ federal drug laws may be on the horizon. President Trump is considering moving cannabis to a less restrictive legal category—potentially opening up a billion-dollar industry.
From Fundraiser to Federal Reform
At an exclusive fundraiser in New Jersey, where tickets were a staggering one million dollars each, Donald Trump hinted that he is considering reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous type of narcotic.
According to sources close to the event, the former president expressed interest in changing the legislation that for decades has placed marijuana in the same legal category as heroin.
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A Political Equator in Drug Legislation
If implemented, the change could be a legislative turning point—a dividing line separating America’s old zero-tolerance policy from a new, more business-friendly approach.
This would mean cannabis could be bought and sold more easily across state lines, and the entire industry could step out of a legal grey area.
The Money Behind the Movement
In recent years, the cannabis industry has contributed millions to Trump’s political networks. For producers, investors, and dispensaries, reclassification would mean lower legal barriers, easier access to business loans—and potentially an economic boom.
The industry itself is already estimated to be worth billions annually.
From Biden to Trump – and Beyond
The Biden administration began the process of reclassifying cannabis but did not see it through to completion.
Trump’s announcement can therefore be viewed both as a continuation of his predecessor’s policy and as a political move that appeals to both business interests and voters in states where cannabis is already legal.
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