White House Hails “Historic” Drop in Fentanyl Deaths, Credits Trump Border and Cartel Crackdown

The White House claims that Trump-era policies on cartel crackdowns, border security, and trafficker arrests have driven a historic decrease in fentanyl deaths. Reactions show a genuine partisan split, with roughly 55-65% supportive and 35-45% critical, crediting prior administrations or questioning causation and timing.