New video loaded: How the Kratom industry won a friend in the Trump administration
A far-reaching influence campaign promoting a dangerous drug called kratom has gained support among senior Trump administration officials. Investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel explains.
Written by Kenneth P. Vogel, Paul Abowd, Jon Miller, Ray Whitehouse, Stephanie Swart, and Rafaela Balster
June 15, 2026
