Trump administration and HHS plan faster psychedelic therapy access, says RFK Jr in Joe Rogan interview featuring psilocybin and MDMA

Psychedelic therapy reform is moving toward faster access under the Trump administration, according to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a Joe Rogan Experience interview released February 27, 2026, Kennedy said federal agencies want to finalize rules quickly so patients with conditions like PTSD and depression can use psychedelic substances such as psilocybin and MDMA in a highly controlled therapeutic setting. Kennedy emphasized the need for strong clinical and follow-up guidelines because psychedelics are described as “rewiring” the brain and lack of protocol can increase failure rates or lead to harmful outcomes. He also pointed to support beyond HHS, including veterans and other federal health bodies, and referenced agency studies (including for veterans) aimed at expanding research and, ultimately, legal access, with goals discussed for a timeline focused on military veterans.