The Fox News Rundown Trump Administration Sets Sights On Crushing Cartels
Sep 10, 2025
Frank Tarentino, Special Agent in Charge at the DEA's New York Division, shares insights on the agency’s intensified battle against drug cartels and the opioid crisis, highlighting recent military operations against trafficking boats. Yemisi Egbewole, former chief of staff under President Biden, dives into the Democratic Party's internal conflicts and their strategy moving forward, advocating for collaboration amidst dismal polling. The conversation navigates the urgent need for effective crime policies and the complexities of political messaging in a changing landscape.
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Military Action Targets Narco-Trafficking
- The Trump administration has authorized military action at sea to target narco-trafficking near Venezuela.
- Administration officials framed some traffickers as 'narco-terrorists' to justify kinetic operations.
Counterfeit Pills Became Increasingly Lethal
- Lethality of counterfeit pills rose sharply from 2022 to 2024, with a majority containing lethal fentanyl doses.
- Tarentino links this to record overdose deaths and emphasizes the lethal two-milligram fentanyl threshold.
Significant Drop In Overdose Deaths
- Overdose deaths dropped from 112,323 to 84,076 in a measured 12-month span, a roughly 25% decrease.
- Tarentino attributes part of the decline to reduced pill lethality and intensified law enforcement and prevention efforts.
