Republicans, Trump WH Dramatically Cut the Number of Americans Dying From Fentanyl, but Work Continues
The Trump administration's efforts have reportedly led to a significant reduction in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S. through legislative measures and enhanced border security. The FEND Off Fentanyl Act has been instrumental in targeting financial networks associated with opioid trafficking. Additionally, record seizures of fentanyl at the southwest border highlight the impact of these initiatives.
- ▪The FEND Off Fentanyl Act was passed in April 2024 and has contributed to a decline in drug deaths.
- ▪U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 100 million lethal doses of fentanyl in the past six months.
- ▪Border Patrol apprehensions in April 2026 were 94 percent lower than Biden-era monthly averages.
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Republicans, Trump WH Dramatically Cut the Number of Americans Dying From Fentanyl, but Work Continues By Becca Lower | 5:56 PM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Twitter/Port Director Michael W. Humphries In April 2024, Republicans introduced and helped pass a bill that appears to be making a major dent in drug deaths by Americans—including from opiods like fentanyl. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); You aren't seeing things - the date placed above is correct.
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