From crisis to comeback: how Trump’s war on fentanyl cut deaths by more than 10,000

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1. Just the News

   From crisis to comeback: how Trump’s war on fentanyl cut deaths by more than 10,000 ↗ (opens Just the News)

   Published Aug 20, 2026

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   The staggering drop happened after multiple coordinated law enforcement actions mandated under both the first and second Trump administrations. One U.S. Representative said "Republicans will send them [illegal aliens] home to their countries, and Democrats will send them home into your neighborhoods…

2. Fox News

   EXCLUSIVE: Fentanyl deaths plunge 22% as Trump White House touts crackdown on deadly drug crisis ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Aug 21, 2026

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   The Trump White House says synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 to 38,084 in one year, crediting its border crackdown and ICE fentanyl arrests.

3. Fox News

   Fentanyl deaths plummet as White House points to Trump's sweeping crackdown and more top headlines ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Aug 21, 2026

4. The National Pulse

   Trump Crackdown Drives 22 Percent Plunge in Fentanyl Deaths. ↗ (opens The National Pulse)

   Published Aug 21, 2026

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   The Trump administration credits its border and drug policies for a significant reduction in fentanyl-related deaths.

5. Revolver News

   Fentanyl Deaths Plunged 22% in 2025 amid Trump’s Border and Cartel Crackdowns… ↗ (opens Revolver News)

   Published Aug 22, 2026