Who was the president during the establishment of the DEA?

The establishment of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) occurred under President Richard Nixon in 1973. Nixon's administration recognized the growing problem of drug abuse and the need for a federal agency dedicated to combating drug trafficking and enforcing drug laws. The DEA was created to consolidate the efforts of various federal drug enforcement agencies that existed before it, aiming for a more coordinated approach to drug enforcement.

This move was part of Nixon's broader "War on Drugs," which sought to address the increasing concerns about drug addiction and its effects on society. The creation of the DEA marked a significant moment in U.S. drug policy, establishing a framework for subsequent drug enforcement strategies in the following decades.