Grassley calls on Trump administration to ban kratom ‘NOW’

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The Hill's Headlines | PM - October 1, 2026

The Hill's Headlines | PM - October 1, 2026

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Friday called on the Trump administration to finalize its proposed rule limiting the sale of kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties that can be bought over the counter.

“All Kratom is deadly it should NOT be sold at gas stations/vape stores/ANYWHERE Admin needs 2 put out final 7OH rule NOW Kratom is killing our kids BEWARE of special interest snake oil,” Grassley said on the social media platform X.

Grassley was referring to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule........

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