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President Trump’s drug control strategy sets the path to end the drug crisis for good

This is not a Republican crisis nor a Democrat crisis, but an American crisis

By Sara Carter Fox News

Published May 6, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Sara Carter reveals Trump admin’s aggressive anti-cartel strategy

Trump administration ‘drug czar’ Sara Carter discusses efforts to target cartels and stop the flow of narcotics across the southern border on ‘Hannity.’

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During President Trump’s first year in office, the United States reduced drug overdose deaths by over 13,000, compared to the previous 12 months. That is more than a statistic: it is thousands of mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors who are alive today because of the decisive actions taken under his leadership. Now, drug overdose deaths are lower than at any point under the Biden Administration, and nearly 40,000 lower than the previous Administration’s peak of almost 108,000.

This result is historic, but it is not enough. We must continue fighting every day to save lives from the chemical war being waged on the American people by Cartel terrorists.

This week, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will continue our work to save lives with the release of President Trump’s 2026 National Drug Control Strategy. Through the implementation of the President’s Strategy, the........

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