Before diving into the ongoing maelstrom of Iran peace talks, Jon Stewart spent several minutes of his opening Daily Show monologue to address President Donald Trump‘s fast-tracking of access to psychedelic drug treatments.
Ahead of the weekend, the POTUS signed an executive order loosening restrictions for substances like ibogaine, which veterans groups have indicated helps treat symptoms of PTSD. While doing so, Trump joked if he could also have access to the treatment.
“He’s depressed, too! Hey, don’t be depressed, sir,” Stewart quipped. “Trump won’t be president forever.”
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He continued, “But I have to say, there are little moments in these Oval Office gatherings that are somewhat revelatory of the president’s psyche and, really, a good starting place for any accredited mental health professional.”
Stewart then played a clip of Trump’s further comments, during which he stated he doesn’t
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