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Tyson Applauds Trump’s Marijuana Reclassification, Urges Clemency

12/19/2025

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Mike Tyson praised U.S. President Donald Trump for an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
He said the change could boost employment by counting over 500,000 jobs.
Tyson expressed gratitude and urged clemency for nonviolent marijuana offenses.
He noted a long friendship with Trump and criticized Barack Obama and Joe Biden's marijuana reform.

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Mike Tyson praised U.S. President Donald Trump for an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
He said the change could boost employment by counting over 500,000 jobs.
Tyson expressed gratitude and urged clemency for nonviolent marijuana offenses.
He noted a long friendship with Trump and criticized Barack Obama and Joe Biden's marijuana reform.