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Trump Announces 56% Drop in Fentanyl Flow Amid Controversy

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a 56 percent drop in fentanyl flow.
The figure likely reflects a 48 percent decrease in fentanyl seizures from 2024 to 2025.
Tariffs began after the downward trend in seizures had already started, leaving their role unclear.
Attorney General Pam Bondi claims seizures saved millions of lives, though fentanyl deaths fell 35 percent in 2024.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a 56 percent drop in fentanyl flow.
The figure likely reflects a 48 percent decrease in fentanyl seizures from 2024 to 2025.
Tariffs began after the downward trend in seizures had already started, leaving their role unclear.
Attorney General Pam Bondi claims seizures saved millions of lives, though fentanyl deaths fell 35 percent in 2024.