Trump Signs Order on Psychedelics to Ease FDA Restrictions

President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 18.

Photographer: Allison Robbert/The Washington Post/Bloomberg

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to expedite research and access to psychedelics used outside the US to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

“Today’s order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life,” Trump said in an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.