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Trump Considers Replacing Attorney General Bondi With Zeldin, Potentially Impacting Marijuana Rescheduling
The move could have major implications for the pending proposal to federally reschedule cannabis at the Department of Justice.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:13pm
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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. This change could impact the ongoing process to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, which has been pending at the Department of Justice for over three months since Trump issued an executive order.
Why it matters
Bondi, who opposed cannabis reform as Florida's attorney general, has not yet completed the rescheduling process as directed by Trump. Zeldin has a mixed record on marijuana issues, raising questions about where he stands and how he would handle the rescheduling proposal if he were to replace Bondi as attorney general.
The details
While The New York Times report did not cite marijuana as a reason for Trump's reported dissatisfaction with Bondi, the delay in rescheduling cannabis could be a factor. Zeldin, a former congressman and New York state senator, has voted both for and against various cannabis reform measures, making his stance on rescheduling unclear.
- In April 2026, President Trump issued an executive order directing Attorney General Bondi to complete the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III 'in the most expeditious manner'.
- It has been over three months since Trump issued the executive order, and Bondi has not yet completed the rescheduling process.
The players
President Donald Trump
The current President of the United States who issued an executive order directing the Attorney General to reschedule marijuana.
Attorney General Pam Bondi
The current Attorney General who has not yet completed the rescheduling process as directed by President Trump.
Lee Zeldin
The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator who is reportedly being considered by Trump to replace Bondi as Attorney General.
What they’re saying
“Cannabis dispensary licenses are going to start getting distributed in NY, & the Hochul admin will be giving FIRST PRIORITY to people previously convicted for marijuana offenses. Hochul's criminal first agenda is so wrong for NY.”
— Lee Zeldin, Former U.S. Representative and New York State Senator
What’s next
If Zeldin were to replace Bondi as Attorney General, it remains to be seen how quickly he would complete the process of rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III as directed by President Trump.
The takeaway
The potential replacement of Attorney General Bondi with Zeldin could have significant implications for the ongoing effort to reschedule marijuana at the federal level, given Zeldin's mixed record on cannabis reform issues.
