The Fox News Rundown Extra: The President's Tough Approach To The War On Drugs
Sep 14, 2025
Frank Tarentino, Special Agent in Charge for the DEA’s New York Division, discusses the Trump administration's intensified war on drugs. He details the military's role in curbing drug trafficking linked to Venezuela, highlighting collaboration between various agencies. Tarentino addresses the alarming rise of fentanyl overdoses, emphasizing the need for public awareness and education. He also speaks on the evolving strategies used to dismantle drug networks and the DEA's ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic plaguing America.
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Stronger Whole-Of-Government Partnerships
- The DEA says its partnership with the U.S. military and intelligence community is stronger than ever and drives global impact.
- Frank Tarantino credits long-standing collaboration for recent successes against transnational criminal organizations.
Cartels And Chinese Groups Drive Crisis
- Tarantino identifies Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal groups as primary drivers of the opioid crisis.
- He argues renewed clarity and unity of purpose give law enforcement new leverage against them.
Leverage Legal And Economic Tools
- Use expanded legal authorities and economic tools to target narco-terrorists and their financial support networks.
- Tarantino highlights Title 18 and economic sanctions as new levers to pursue designated groups.