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April 23, 2026
Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Psychedelic Research
- Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite research on psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA for mental health treatments.
- The FDA will fast-track reviews of psychedelic drug candidates, marking a significant shift in federal policy.
- Jon Stewart praised Trump for the executive order's potential to help veterans suffering from PTSD and addiction.
3 Sources
- Trump’s Rogan-inspired psychedelics order stokes cautious optimismApr 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- ‘Can I have some, please?’: has Trump opened the door to a psychedelic future?Apr 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM · The Guardian
- Trump plays along with Daily Show’s Jon Stewart after rare praise ... and a dose of psychedelic mockery: ‘Ibogaine’Apr 23, 2026 at 6:53 PM · Independent