"Rogan explained he had texted Trump the day before the fights, telling him about the psychoactive drug ibogaine and how it had helped veterans he knows with PTSD and other ailments; he said it helped fighters as well, but that it was not approved by the FDA."
"He said, Let's do it.' And so literally, he sees me at the UFC the next day, shakes my hand, and says, It's done.' That's what he was saying."
"Trump then had a press conference at the White House the next weekend with Rogan in attendance. Trump ribbed Rogan with the podcast star standing right behind him in the Oval Office, joking he was a bit more liberal than himself."
"Rogan praised him for it, telling reporters the research had been stifled by laws passed during Richard Nixon's administration."
Joe Rogan revealed that his conversation with Donald Trump at UFC 327 was positive, contrary to social media perceptions. Rogan had informed Trump about ibogaine's benefits for veterans and fighters. Trump responded enthusiastically, leading to a quick collaboration. Following their meeting, Trump held a press conference where he signed an executive order to ease restrictions on psychedelic research. Rogan praised this move, highlighting the historical stifling of such research due to past legislation. The exchange showcased a surprising alignment between Rogan and Trump despite previous criticisms.
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