Fact Check: Was Nicolás Maduro “Flooding America With Deadly Fentanyl,” as Trump Claimed?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was flooding the United States with deadly fentanyl.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: U.S. government reports and drug trafficking experts state that illicit fentanyl entering the United States primarily comes from Mexico using precursor chemicals sourced from China. There is no evidence linking Venezuela or Nicolás Maduro to fentanyl trafficking.

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Date: 01/09/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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