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Trump labels fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction: Latest executive order expands government authority

Fentanyl weapon of mass destruction: Trump has declared fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction, empowering the Pentagon and intelligence agencies to combat its flow. This unprecedented move frames the opioid crisis as a national security threat, comparable to chemical weapons. The administration is also targeting drug cartels, with controversial military strikes already underway against suspected drug vessels.