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Trump Overrides Johnson, Reschedules Marijuana Amid GOP Opposition

12/28/2025

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According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump overrode Mike Johnson on marijuana policy.
Trump decided to reschedule marijuana, ultimately siding with the pro-marijuana camp despite opposition from many Republicans.
An Oval Office meeting involved a Florida sheriff and Dr. Mehmet Oz, where Johnson opposed the change.
The move signals a shift in federal cannabis policy since states began legalizing recreational use in 2012.

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Story summary

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump overrode Mike Johnson on marijuana policy.
Trump decided to reschedule marijuana, ultimately siding with the pro-marijuana camp despite opposition from many Republicans.
An Oval Office meeting involved a Florida sheriff and Dr. Mehmet Oz, where Johnson opposed the change.
The move signals a shift in federal cannabis policy since states began legalizing recreational use in 2012.