North America Fox News
Fentanyl Deaths Plunge 22% Amid Trump's Border Crackdown and Anti-Drug Efforts
Fentanyl-linked deaths have plummeted 22% in a single year, according to the Trump White House, which credits its border crackdown and campaign against drug cartels as key factors in the reduction.
Fentanyl-linked deaths dropped 22% in a single year according to recent data, attributed by the Trump White House to their efforts on cracking down on fentanyl trafficking through the border and targeting drug cartels, as well as arrests of convicted traffickers. The administration credits these actions for reducing the deadly opioid crisis. This comes despite ongoing challenges with the ongoing epidemic.
Brief written with AI from reporting by Fox News. All rights to the original story belong to the publisher.