President Trump cut through decades of federal red tape on Saturday by signing an executive order in the Oval Office that accelerates research and access to promising psychedelic therapies for America’s veterans battling PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, depression, and addiction.

The move prioritizes results for those who served, putting veteran lives ahead of outdated bureaucratic barriers that have lingered since the 1970 Controlled Substances Act.

Trump highlighted the grim reality facing veterans, noting that since 9/11 the country has lost over 21 times more veteran lives to suicide than on the battlefield. He framed the order as direct action to deliver new hope where traditional approaches have fallen short.

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The executive order directs the FDA to expedite reviews of psychedelics including ibogaine, establishes protocols for safe therapeutic use, clears pathways under the Right to Try law, improves data sharing with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and allocates resources for expanded studies.

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It targets substances already showing potential in advanced clinical stages while focusing on veteran care.

Joe Rogan, who has long platformed veteran stories and emerging research on these treatments, stood with Trump during the signing.

Rogan referenced the long-standing restrictions and credited the president: “For 56 years we’ve lived under those terrible conditions. We’re free of that now. Thanks to all these people… and thanks to President Trump.”

Rogan added context on how the process unfolded, explaining he sent Trump information on the treatments after hearing from advocates. The response was swift: “Sounds great, do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it.” Rogan recounted the exchange, underscoring how the order turns conversation into concrete policy.

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