Former DEA Official Who Says Marijuana Is A ‘Gateway Drug’ And Confused Agency’s Scheduling Role Claims Trump Allies Want Him As Administrator

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By Kyle JaegerJan 20, 2025, 4:09 pm361 ptsTop
A former deputy administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who says he’s being courted to potentially lead the agency under the newly inaugurated Trump administration has previously described marijuana as a “gateway drug.” And though he’s said he feels that cannabis rescheduling could…

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