Trump Says University of Miami Donated 1994 Ibogaine Drug Application to Government

Trump Says University of Miami Donated 1994 Ibogaine Drug Application to Government

Trump announces Secretary Kennedy received the University of Miami's original 1994 ibogaine FDA application to speed a psychedelic treatment for veterans.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 18, 2026, 9:08 AM ET

Donald J. Trump said the University of Miami donated its original 1994 ibogaine drug application to the federal government to accelerate a psychedelic treatment for veterans with serious mental illness.