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Trump's order is a milestone for proponents of using psychedelics as medicine

Headline from Delaware Public Media, from the development of Apr 18, 2026

Newest development Apr 22, 2026 · 3 reportsThe least-psychedelic president in history supports psychedelic research more than any of his predecessors

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and approval of psychedelics for treating mental health conditions, like depression, PTSD and addiction.

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    Trump's order is a milestone for proponents of using psychedelics as medicine

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

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    The least-psychedelic president in history supports psychedelic research more than any of his predecessors

    Headline from Reason ·

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17 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Examiner

    Trump signs order boosting psychedelic drugs for PTSD with Rogan looking on (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump said his new executive order "directs the FDA to expedite their review of certain psychedelics" for therapy.

  2. New York Post

    Trump signs order to fast track psychedelic drug research to treat veterans with PTSD (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Trump signed an executive order to expedite research into the psychedelic ibogaine – a drug championed by podcaster Joe Rogan – so it can be used to treat...

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disorders (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"

  4. Fox News

    Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that he said "directs the FDA to expedite their review of certain psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs."

  5. Rolling Stone

    Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Testing of Psychedelics Use to Combat PTSD (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Following a text from Joe Rogan, Donald Trump signed an executive order to hasten the research of psychedelics use to combat PTSD.

  6. Townhall

    Trump Signs Executive Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Illness (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Trump signs order to fast-track psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness and veterans' care.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Trump Signs Executive Order Speeding Up Research On Using Psychedelics For Mental Health (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday accelerating reviews of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes, including mental health conditions.

  8. Fox News

    Trump-backed plan could fast-track psychedelic therapies — here’s what to know (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump's executive order aims to fast-track psychedelics for PTSD and depression treatment. Supporters and critics offer mixed reactions on safety and efficacy.

  9. Reason

    The promise and limits of Trump's psychedelic therapy order (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    The president's facilitation of research and FDA review could help make psychedelics available to approved patients. But what about everyone else?

  10. Reason

    Trump signs psychedelics order (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    The order directs the FDA to provide expedited review of qualifying psychedelics through the Trump administration's National Priority Voucher program.

  11. Scientific American

    Trump’s order on psychedelics could have far-reaching science consequences (opens Scientific American)

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    Scientific American's feed description

    A new executive order could make it easier for researchers studying how psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine may be useful in medicine

  12. Delaware Public Media

    Trump's order is a milestone for proponents of using psychedelics as medicine (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and approval of psychedelics for treating mental health conditions, like depression, PTSD and addiction.

  13. Reason

    The least-psychedelic president in history supports psychedelic research more than any of his predecessors (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    Trump is an unlikely but powerful champion of drug reform, and his recent executive order could be the beginning of the end of the drug war.

  14. Rolling Stone

    What Will Trump's New Executive Order Mean for Psychedelics? (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The President has cleared the way for research into new mental health treatments — but experts are cautious.

  15. Reason

    Trump’s embrace of psychedelic therapy leaves most users on the wrong side of the law (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    Trump’s plan to expand psychedelic therapy could aid patients, but most nonmedical users would still face criminal penalties.

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