Donald Trump brought about a historic shift in U.S. drug policy by pushing for the reclassification of medical marijuana into a less restrictive category.
The move stops equating it with hard drugs like heroin and facilitates scientific research, in addition to benefiting the cannabis industry.
Although it does not mean federal legalization, it is seen as one of the biggest changes in decades regarding marijuana. The process still involves hearings and debates, but it marks a significant shift in the country’s stance.