Tax & FinanceNational-May 15, 2026

Fetterman Praises Trump's Marijuana And Psychedelics Reform Moves

Key Takeaway

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is giving some across-the-aisle credit to President Donald Trump for his administration's moves to federally reschedule marijuana and accelerate therapeutic access to psychedelics. "I think we could all agree [on] everything that President Trump has done about liberalizing marijuana and psychedelics and now too," Fetterman said in an interview published by

What This Means for Cannabis Businesses

Tax developments like this directly impact the bottom line for every cannabis operator. With Section 280E creating effective tax rates above 70% for many businesses, any shift in federal tax policy - whether through rescheduling, court rulings, or IRS guidance - can mean the difference between profitability and closure. Cannabis business owners should work closely with a specialized CPA to understand how these changes affect their specific situation.

This analysis is based on reporting by Marijuana Moment. Read the original article. CannaBizGuide provides original commentary and analysis - this is not legal or tax advice.