Mike Tyson Applauds Trump’s Cannabis Initiative, Foresees Half a Million New Jobs
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has praised President Donald Trump’s new order on cannabis. He calls it a big step in fixing old drug rules and boosting the U.S. economy. The change lowers marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III with the Drug Enforcement Administration. It should ease rules, help research its medical effects, and open paths for new business in the cannabis field.
Under the old Schedule I rule, marijuana sat with drugs like heroin and LSD and met very strict rules. The new rule now puts cannabis with drugs such as codeine medications and some steroids that carry less risk of abuse.
Tyson, long a supporter of cannabis change, thanked President Trump for this shift. He said it will help workers, families, and small businesses in America. “It lets over 500,000 jobs get counted now,” Tyson wrote on social media X. He sees the order as a clear reply to what people want and a step to update federal cannabis rules.
Tyson also asked for a pardon for those who were convicted for non-violent marijuana crimes. He noted that people from both political sides agree. He hopes that legal approval and pardon moves will soon follow. “No one should stay in jail for non-violent marijuana crimes,” Tyson said.
Tyson’s link to cannabis is clear. He even said that he fought YouTuber Jake Paul while under its effect. He added that cannabis helped him stay calm and clear-minded. The 59-year-old said that his future fights might depend on how the law treats marijuana. He noted that he might return to boxing if the law changes.
Athletes such as NBA star Kevin Durant and former NFL players Dez Bryant and Antonio Brown have joined in. They call on the White House to make full changes in cannabis rules, including ending unfair bank rules that hit the industry hard.
Tyson recalled being let down in the past by Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden on cannabis rules. Yet he feels high hope as he works with President Trump, a friend since the 1980s. In a recent talk, however, he made it clear that he would not invite Trump to try cannabis, as the former president does not use mind-altering drugs.
Changing the rule for marijuana looks set to bring new work chances. It might add half a million jobs to the records and speed growth in the economy. Supporters like Tyson now look ahead to full federal legalization, changes in the justice system, and a more fair market for cannabis.
As the rule moves forward, many will watch its clear effect on jobs and life in our communities. Tyson and a growing group of supporters now lead the talk on changing America’s cannabis laws.