Politics12/15/2025•Bloomberg

Trump Says He Will Classify Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction

Trump Says He Will Classify Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction

President Donald Trump has announced that he will classify fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, as a "weapon of mass destruction." This move is part of his ongoing effort to increase pressure on Latin American countries over drug trafficking. Fentanyl has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States, and the classification as a weapon of mass destruction could grant the government additional powers to combat its trafficking and distribution. The decision is seen as a continuation of the Trump administration's hardline approach to addressing the opioid crisis. While the move is intended to tackle the issue, it remains to be seen how effective it will be in curbing the flow of fentanyl and addressing the underlying causes of the epidemic.

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