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Fentanyl Seizures Plummet: Trump's Policies Under Scrutiny

6/3/2025

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The Washington Post sparked controversy by calling the drop in fentanyl seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border "mysterious." Seizures plummeted from 1,700 pounds in 2024 to just 746 pounds in 2025. White House officials argue that President Trump's border policies played a crucial role in curbing drug trafficking and illegal immigration.

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The Washington Post sparked controversy by calling the drop in fentanyl seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border "mysterious." Seizures plummeted from 1,700 pounds in 2024 to just 746 pounds in 2025. White House officials argue that President Trump's border policies played a crucial role in curbing drug trafficking and illegal immigration.