President says administration is 'considering' reclassifying marijuana to enable research
Summary
When asked about reclassifying marijuana to expand scientific research, the President said his administration is 'considering that' step and acknowledged reclassification would permit research currently constrained by federal scheduling rules.
In response to a question from reporters, the President acknowledged the administration is ‘‘considering’’ reclassifying marijuana — a change that, he said, would allow research that scheduling currently restricts. He framed reclassification as a pro-research step and said officials were ‘‘looking at that very strongly.’'
The President did not provide a timetable or describe specific regulatory changes; he tied the consideration to broader drug-policy remarks at the event but did not present formal guidance or an implementation plan.
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