Trump labels fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' amid drug war escalation
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Donald Trump signed an executive order designating fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction,' aiming to escalate efforts against drug cartels and trafficking, though experts question the threat of weaponization. The move includes directing military and justice agencies to combat production and distribution, amid ongoing tensions with drug cartels and concerns over public health and drug addiction in the US.
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