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Trump Declares Fentanyl a WMD, Eases Marijuana Restrictions

12/29/2025

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President Donald Trump declared illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction on December 15, linking it to over 300,000 American deaths in five years.
Three days later, he reclassified marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions and boosting cannabis stocks.
Critics, including members of Congress, argue that marijuana remains addictive and can lead to harder drug use among adolescents.
Emergency room visits for marijuana-related issues have increased, while drug cartels continue to profit from marijuana trafficking, undermining anti-drug efforts.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump declared illicit fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction on December 15, linking it to over 300,000 American deaths in five years.
Three days later, he reclassified marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions and boosting cannabis stocks.
Critics, including members of Congress, argue that marijuana remains addictive and can lead to harder drug use among adolescents.
Emergency room visits for marijuana-related issues have increased, while drug cartels continue to profit from marijuana trafficking, undermining anti-drug efforts.