Trump Says Decision on Marijuana Classification Coming in Weeks

President Donald Trump said Monday he is considering whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and would decide in “the next few weeks.”

Trump told reporters that he had discussed the issue with many people and found deep divisions, with some proponents of changing the drug’s status stressing its medical benefits while opponents said the move posed a risk to children.

“I’ve heard great things having to do with medical, and I’ve had bad things having to do with just about everything else but medical,” Trump said. “And, you know, for pain and various things, I’ve heard some ...