Morning Wire Is Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction? | 9.28.22
Sep 28, 2022
A coalition of states is urging federal action to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction amid a soaring crisis of overdose deaths. The podcast dives into the alarming surge in fentanyl trafficking, tracing its origins from China to Mexico. It also highlights the political ascent of John Fetterman, focusing on his progressive policies. Meanwhile, Dallas unveils a city-wide racial equity plan to tackle systemic injustices, paving the way for discussions on social reform and community revitalization.
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Fentanyl as a WMD
- A coalition of states wants the Biden administration to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
- This would involve federal agencies like the Department of Defense in drug enforcement.
Fentanyl's Potency
- Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, and just two milligrams can be lethal.
- A school staff member in Bakersfield, California overdosed after confiscating fentanyl from a student.
Fentanyl Trafficking
- Most fentanyl enters the US through Mexico from China.
- Chinese companies supply fentanyl or its precursors to Mexican cartels, who then smuggle it across the border.