“It’s looking like we have a coin-operated #drugpolicy that basically responds to whoever will give money … And it threatens #publichealth and safety because it’s going around the scientific process in favor of donors and influencers.” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/u...

How an Addictive Gas Station D...
How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet

With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.

The New York Times