Marijuana Stocks Fall After Latest Donald Trump-Fueled Rally

OG article by Kit Norton

December 13, 2025

Marijuana stocks rose on Friday amid reports that President Donald Trump plans to issue an executive order easing federal restrictions on marijuana. According to The Washington Post, citing six sources familiar with the talks, Trump has discussed reducing oversight of marijuana products to match that of certain prescription painkillers. However, the stocks declined on Monday following this news. The report surfaced late Thursday, sparking initial market gains before a pullback. Separate coverage highlighted Tilray Brands' improving price performance, earning an upgrade to its IBD Relative Strength Rating on December 11, 2025. Other articles noted cannabis stocks rallying after Trump's social media post on health benefits, though with identified risks, and spikes in stocks like Canopy Growth following Germany's cannabis legalization and comments from VP Harris on DEA policies. The piece emphasizes ongoing volatility in marijuana stocks tied to political developments and technical benchmarks.