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:
Lawmakers
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
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