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Trump’s Marijuana Executive Order Details Leaked Ahead Of Announcement, Including CBD And Hemp Provisions

ByPot Shop News

December 18, 2025

[#item_full_content] President Donald Trump will be signing an executive order on Thursday that will direct the attorney to “expedite” and “complete” the marijuana rescheduling process, throw a lifeline to the hemp industry, allow doctors to prescribe CBD products that would be eligible for Medicare coverage and more, a White House official told reporters at a readout Trump's Marijuana Executive Order Details Leaked Ahead Of Announcement, Including CBD And Hemp Provisions Read More

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