Trump's Drug Seizure Claim: A Misleading Snapshot
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- April 17, 2026
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President Trump boasts of a 98.2% drop in drug seizures, but experts warn this doesnt reflect the total drug flow. Seizures fluctuate due to changing routes and enforcement tactics. The Trump administrations military operations in Latin American waters have resulted in over fifty vessel seizures and nearly two hundred deaths, but cocaine busts dropped by …
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President Trump boasts of a 98.2% drop in drug seizures, but experts warn this doesnt reflect the total drug flow. Seizures fluctuate due to changing routes and enforcement tactics. The Trump administrations military operations in Latin American waters have resulted in over fifty vessel seizures and nearly two hundred deaths, but cocaine busts dropped by 79%. The true volume of sea drugs evading capture remains unknown, making these seizure swings inconclusive. Support the show:Get a discount at
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