‌The episode occurred while Trump signed an order to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction and substance abuse. Despite being right behind him, the president appeared to be unaware of RFK Jr's presence until he reached behind him like a blind man. Agencies will receive guidance from the group on how to incorporate drug prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery support, and re-entry programs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, is in charge of federal funding for drug recovery. The Trump administration changed course earlier this month about cutting around $2 billion from SAMHSA's mental health and drug treatment programs.