Trump says administration is considering reclassifying marijuana

U.S. President Trump meets members of the media at the White House in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration is looking at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug and potentially lower criminal penalties, but no final decision has been made. 

Speaking to reporters at the White House briefing room, Trump said a decision could come within the next couple of weeks. 

(Reporting By Trevor Hunnicutt and Jarrett Renshaw)