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Claimant: President Donald Trump (R)
Claim: After U.S. vessel strikes in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, “drugs entering our country by sea are down 97%.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Seizure data reflect drugs intercepted, not total drug flow. While some air and marine seizures declined during certain months, Coast Guard seizures increased significantly. The figures do not prove that drug entries by sea dropped 97%.
Date: 02/25/2026
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Last Updated on February 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check