The estimated 73,000 annual deaths from the opioid drug in the US is a grave issue, according to Tom Homan
US officials should consider classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), according to President Donald Trump’s border czar.
Speaking at a defense forum organized by publisher Axios, Tom Homan stressed that the US death toll, estimated at 73,000 annually from fentanyl alone, is a grave issue that should “at least be discussed.”
He urged officials to prepare their recommendations and submit them to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for further consideration.
The fentanyl crisis has led Trump to impose tariffs on dozens of countries, accusing trade partners of being part of the supply chain fueling the epidemic. The US administration’s efforts have also included strengthening border controls with Mexico and Canada and strikes on alleged drug vessels off the coast of Venezuela.
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