Crime · 2026-06-15
The U.S. had cut ocean-borne illegal drug flows by 97%
Unsupported
Trump asserted his administration reduced the flow of illegal drugs by sea by 97%.
What the evidence shows
Available federal data did not support the 97% reduction claimed.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.