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‘War on Drugs’ crusader Bill Bennett breaks with Trump as White House moves to ease federal marijuana rules

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Former Reagan Education Secretary William Bennett is siding with Trump on much of the administration’s agenda, but drawing a firm line on marijuana policy — arguing the White House should not move to federally reschedule cannabis."I love Donald Trump," Bennett said during a phone call to Fox News Digital. "I love almost everything he does, but I don't love this." Bennett spoke to Fox News Digital Friday in reaction to Trump signing an executive order in December 2025 directing the Justice Department to expedite moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Ac...