In America today, millions of people rely on medical marijuana to manage chronic pain, PTSD, cancer treatment side effects, and countless other conditions. But because cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under federal law — classified alongside heroin and LSD — medical patients face confusing barriers when they travel, move states, or even talk to their doctors.
By moving to federally reschedule marijuana, any president could instantly change that landscape. A shift to Schedule II or III would open the door for nationwide medical recognition, letting patients carry their doctor’s recommendation across state lines and giving researchers the freedom to fully study cannabis’ benefits and risks.
If Donald Trump were to lead the charge, it would be a bold move that crosses political lines — appealing to veterans, patients, caregivers, and younger voters who support safe access to cannabis. Beyond politics, it would position him as the leader who finally brought common sense and compassion to America’s outdated drug policy.
Rescheduling wouldn’t solve every problem, but it would show the country that patients come before politics — and that’s how legends are made.
Shane higdon 