'Marijuana' reclassification: What it means and why Mike Tyson is praising US President Trump's executive order
Published on: Dec. 19, 2025, 11:26 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
US President Donald Trump has initiated the process to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, a move lauded by Mike Tyson and other athletes. This significant step, though not immediate, could unlock research funding and legitimize existing cannabis industry jobs. Advocates emphasize this is a crucial advancement, with clemency and broader legalization being the next critical phases.
