President Donald Trump signed a new executive order to speed up medical research and treatments based on psychedelic drugs on Saturday, and Joe Rogan was invited to the Oval Office to specifically Ibogaine. It comes as Trump and Rogan have both publicly blasted each other over the Iran war. The conservative podcaster recently said the situation in the Middle East is “horrible,” further holding the president accountable.
Joe Rogan in the White House
Now, however, tensions have spread to the White House. Rogan, 79, joined Trump in the Oval Office to sign the order on psychedelic drugs used to treat mental illness.
“Today’s order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms finally have a chance to regain their lives and live happier lives,” Trump said.
The order also directs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite reviews of drugs such as ibogaine, which U.S. veterans groups say can help treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Trump seemed well aware of Rogen’s criticism. As the podcaster stood behind the president, the 79-year-old said the MAGA influencer was an “amazing guy” and joked that he was “a little more liberal” than others. This could be a reference to Joe Rogan slamming the Iran war.
“He’s a little more liberal than I am. That’s okay. I have a lot of liberal friends. But Joe is a great guy,” the president said.
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“I want some ibogaine”
Meanwhile, Trump made a joke after signing the executive order. He said he wanted to take LSD to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. “Can you give me some?” Trump quipped. “I’ll do whatever it takes… I don’t have to be frustrated. If you stay busy enough, maybe that works too, and that’s what I do.”
Trump vs Joe Rogan
Just recently, Rogen was talking to actor David Cross about the Iran war.
“It’s terrible,” Rogan said. “It’s all scary. Any time you’re involved in this – you’re firing missiles into towns, blowing things up, blowing up infrastructure, blowing up bridges – you know, Israel is blowing up Lebanon right now.”
“Like, what the hell are we doing? Like, how is this still going on?” he added. “Obviously there was no plan. Zero, none,” Cross said.
Joe Rogan also claimed that Trump launched the Iran war to distract voters from Epstein’s explosive documents.
“Look, the Epstein documents are out – we’re at war with Iran. It’s a great way to get people to stop talking about something,” Rogan said.
