White House Leads Discussion on Marijuana Reclassification

Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Fat Joe advocate for changing marijuana's federal classification amid widespread public support.

Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Fat Joe led a White House discussion on easing marijuana penalties, emphasizing the need for reclassification.
The current federal classification of marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl is criticized as 'absurd' and 'patently unfair' by Harris.
President Joe Biden has pardoned thousands for federal marijuana possession and urged governors to pardon state offenses, aiming for reclassification.
Public support for legalizing marijuana is high, with 70% of U.S. adults in favor, and even higher among younger demographics.
The administration is reviewing the classification of marijuana, with a push to shift it from Schedule I to Schedule III, reducing regulatory restrictions.