Fact Check: Did Trump cut the flow of illegal drugs entering the U.S. by 97%?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: His administration “cut” the flow of illegal drugs entering the United States “by water, by ocean and sea” by 97%.


Rating: NO EVIDENCE


Explanation: Federal drug seizure statistics do not measure the total flow of illegal drugs because they cannot account for drugs that enter the country undetected. The 97% figure relies on a selective comparison of seizure data and does not establish a comparable reduction in overall drug trafficking.


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Date: 06/17/2026


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Last Updated on June 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check