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

NY Times · Jun 15, 2026, 9:09 PM

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.

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