Bondi's Trump Fentanyl Claims Widely Disputed

Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed that in President Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second term, the administration's fentanyl seizures saved between 119 million and 258 million lives, a figure widely criticized as implausible given the U.S. population. Bondi made these statements publicly during a DEA laboratory visit and at a televised Cabinet meeting, citing a formula that divides fentanyl seized by the estimated lethal dose. Critics, including media commentators, argued this methodology vastly exaggerates the impact, as not all fentanyl seized would have resulted in unique fatalities. Social media and news outlets mocked the claims and challenged the administration's credibility. Data indicate that fentanyl seizures during Trump’s term were actually lower than those under the previous Biden administration. Despite the controversy, the statements were part of efforts to highlight the administration’s approach to drug enforcement and opioid prevention.