US EditionUS drug overdose deaths plummet 20% as Trump administration cracks down on southern border
Fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped 35% since 2022 amid Mexico’s intensified drug seizures, lab dismantlings, and border enforcement operations.
- U.S. drug overdose deaths decreased by 20.6% from August 2024 to August 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
- States like Louisiana, Florida, and Virginia reported over 30% declines in drug overdose deaths during the same period.
- Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant, stated that stronger border enforcement contributed to the decline in drug deaths.
- The CDC noted that the data is provisional, as some causes of death are still under investigation.
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Overdose Decline Accelerates Under Border Crackdown
A sharp overdose decline in the United States is drawing national attention after new federal data showed drug deaths falling by more than 20% last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the drop through August 2025, a period that coincided with intensified border enforcement under President Trump. The overdose decline marks one of the most significant year-over-year reductions in decades. According to CDC data, over…
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Plummet as Trump Administration Cracks Down on Border
Drug overdose deaths in the United States have plummeted amid President Donald Trump's crackdown on the southern border. The post U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Plummet as Trump Administration Cracks Down on Border appeared first on Breitbart.
Overdose Deaths Down by a Fifth Amid Trump’s Cartel Crackdown.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by more than 20 percent last year, according to provisional data.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), President Donald J. Trump, former President Joe Biden, and law enforcement officials.WHEN & WHERE: Data covering deaths through August 2025; significant drops occurred in states like Louisiana, Florida, and Vermont.KEY QUOTE: “Securing the bo…
US drug overdose deaths plummet 20% as Trump administration cracks down on southern border
Drug overdose deaths fell more than 20% in the U.S. last year according to CDC data, coinciding with President Donald Trump's border crackdown and stronger enforcement policies.
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