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A wide range of bipartisan lawmakers, federal officials, state leaders and celebrities are weighing in after President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at expanding and expediting research on the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.
Here’s a look at what people are saying:
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Totally support President Trump’s executive order that will allow alternative therapies to be approved by the FDA to treat mental health issues experienced by our veterans and others.
This is a very good decision by President Trump.
Congratulations to everyone who has been… https://t.co/l01VfZvCjE
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) April 18, 2026
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
This is a massive leap forward for veterans’ healthcare. It is long overdue that we open up all available avenues to provide warriors the care they need so that when they return from war – they can carry on life as Veterans, not Victims.
I am proud of the coalition we have… https://t.co/SovmMQImF5
— Tim Sheehy (@TimSheehyMT) April 18, 2026
Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA)
The Trump EO clears federal roadblocks by directing HHS and the FDA to work with @deptvetaffairs and the private sector on clinical trials for experimental psychedelic therapies.
That’s why I partnered with @SenRubenGallego to introduce S. 4031.
Veterans deserve safe,… https://t.co/7Zt2UlU3NU
— Senator Dave McCormick (@SenMcCormickPA) April 18, 2026
Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)
Today marks a decisive step forward in our commitment to exploring innovative treatments for the invisible wounds carried by so many of our veterans. I want to thank President Trump for his leadership on this issue and for recognizing the urgency of investing in groundbreaking… pic.twitter.com/p4eQB9H9wW
— Congressman Morgan Luttrell (@RepLuttrell) April 18, 2026
.@MarcusLuttrell and I just left the White House.
What a massive step forward for our veterans 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UBjnycEaNR
— Congressman Morgan Luttrell (@RepLuttrell) April 18, 2026
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA)
President Trump and I agree on this one. This is good for our veterans. Psychedelics promise to cure PTSD, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, Alzheimer’s and other ailments.
Is it the magic cure? That’s what it looks like. Let’s find out. First, we need to declassify…
— Rep. Lou Correa (@RepLouCorrea) April 18, 2026
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
Countless lives could be saved by this.
President @realDonaldTrump announced today he’s fast-tracking research into ibogaine and other psychedelic therapies for veterans suffering from PTSD.
I’ve seen firsthand what this treatment can do. I have friends who are alive and… pic.twitter.com/Hl2HKSLTyY
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) April 18, 2026
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX)
My joint statement with @RepLuttrell on President Trump’s EO expanding access to ibogaine for veterans:
“Our veterans and special operators risked everything to defend our freedoms, yet too many return home to a lifetime of devastating pain and trauma. We have a profound moral… https://t.co/rGpJN2WpCY
— Michael McCaul (@RepMcCaul) April 18, 2026
Rep. John James (R-MI)
I flew combat missions. I have lost brothers, not in the skies over enemy territory, but back home after we returned. The invisible wounds of war do not disappear when the uniform comes off. Huge respect to the veterans, like my friend @RepLuttrell, and other advocates like… https://t.co/XXDyJXxVYz
— John James (@JohnJamesMI) April 18, 2026
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN)
This is what I voted for @realDonaldTrump @POTUS https://t.co/Z1LZ5sFkNu
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) April 18, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, under this historic Executive Order, @HHSGov will accelerate research, approval, and access to new mental health treatments, including psychedelic therapies such as ibogaine. pic.twitter.com/ZiUl5IaoBL
— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) April 18, 2026
These therapies could offer longer-lasting relief, and reduce the economic burden of mental illness, which costs the country hundreds of billions of dollars each year. pic.twitter.com/9QIyrD6OPU
— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) April 18, 2026
Thank you, @joerogan, for helping bring national attention to these potentially life-saving treatments for veterans and others living with mental illness, and for pushing this conversation into the mainstream. pic.twitter.com/GVIF6EEESQ
— Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) April 18, 2026
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins
Thank you, President Trump. We need an all-of-the-above strategy when it comes to tackling mental health, and your EO opens up new possibilities for America’s Veterans. https://t.co/OOqKuWd6C2
— VA Secretary Doug Collins (@SecVetAffairs) April 18, 2026
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary
FDA is moving proactively to advance potential therapies to address America’s mental health crisis.
It’s time for new approaches. pic.twitter.com/quwx4DsquY
— Dr. Marty Makary (@DrMakaryFDA) April 18, 2026
President Trump signs executive order to accelerate research into psychedelic therapies for veterans with PTSD. |@DrMakaryFDA pic.twitter.com/VAfTRqNpXq
— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) April 19, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz
In a paradigm shift for mental health treatment, President Trump’s Executive Order fast-tracks access to psychedelic treatments for 14 million Americans in need. Momentum matters—credit to @joerogan for reigniting the conversation and to @SecKennedy for driving a… pic.twitter.com/ok0DnAcotV
— Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) April 18, 2026
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
Many thanks to President Trump for bringing common sense action to the issue of psychedelics.
Too many of my friends I deployed with have come home with invisible wounds and when seeking help, are given bags of prescription drugs by the VA to try to numb the pain, only to make… https://t.co/UfiKCeu42r
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) April 18, 2026
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Nobody gets it done like President Trump. https://t.co/otyz2vJM3J
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) April 18, 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)
California continues to lead the way.
Good to see Trump follow @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom’s lead in fast-tracking research into psychedelics with real potential to treat PTSD. 🇺🇸💪 https://t.co/4znc5KVb5B pic.twitter.com/vUnruLiq12
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) April 18, 2026
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R)
“This is a historic moment for our Veterans and for this country. I have seen firsthand the impact ibogaine can have on our warfighters. For too long, they have been forced to leave the United States to access care. That should never have been the case. Today is a major step toward correcting that.”
Nicki Minaj
Game Changer
This just saved millions of lives. 🙏🏽🇺🇸 https://t.co/FAQDl8Bglr
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) April 18, 2026
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Tom Angell is the editor of Marijuana Moment. A 25-year veteran in the cannabis and drug law reform movement, he covers the policy, politics, science and culture of marijuana, psychedelics and other substances. He previously reported for Forbes, Marijuana.com and MassRoots, and was given the Hunter S. Thompson Media Award by NORML and has been named Journalist of the Year by Americans for Safe Access. As an activist, Tom founded the nonprofit Marijuana Majority and handled media relations, campaigns and lobbying for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
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