Fact Check: Did Drug Overdose Deaths Drop Sharply in 2025 Under Trump?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A medical study chart shows drug overdose deaths in the U.S. sharply declined in 2025 under President Trump.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The chart circulating online reflects a decline in overdose deaths during 2024, which occurred under President Joe Biden. It does not show data from 2025, nor does it support claims attributing the decline to President Trump.

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Date: 01/03/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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