Fact Check: Did Trump Stop 98% of Drug Trafficking by Sea?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: “98.2% of drugs coming into the U.S. by ocean or sea have stopped.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: The figure reflects a short-term drop in seizures, not total trafficking. Experts say it is not possible to measure the full amount of drug flow stopped.


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Date: 04/21/2026


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Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check