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Illegal Drug Prices Surge Under President Trump's Watch

Writer's picture: Chadwick DolgosChadwick Dolgos

In a nation grappling with the ongoing opioid crisis, drug addicts are facing yet another hurdle under President Donald Trump's administration: soaring prices for illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.


Critics argue that Trump's aggressive law enforcement policies and executive orders aimed at tightening border security and cracking down on drug trafficking have inadvertently caused a surge in drug prices, making them unaffordable for many substance-dependent individuals.


"I used to be able to get by with what little I had, but now I can't even afford my daily fix," said Michael Stephens, a 35-year-old heroin user from Detroit. "It's like Trump doesn't care if we live or die."


Liberal activists and health advocates are vocal about their disdain for what they perceive as a direct assault on who they perceive as the most vulnerable.


"This administration's policies are not just about border control or national security; they are directly impacting the lives of those battling addiction," stated Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. "By making drugs more expensive, we're not solving the problem; we're exacerbating it, pushing more people towards crime or worse, death."



Laurie Carlson, a community organizer from Los Angeles who works with addiction recovery programs for black trans-women, added, "The war on drugs has taken a new, cruel form under Trump. It's not just about public safety anymore; it's about punishing those who are already down."


The administration, however, seems unapologetic about the ripple effects of their policies.


In a recent interview with The Washington Wick, a senior official from the Trump administration commented, "Welcome to the Golden Age," suggesting that the increase in drug prices is a necessary evil for the greater good of national security and sovereignty.


Public health experts are alarmed, noting that the rise in drug prices could lead to an increase in overdoses as users turn to more potent or dangerous substitutes.


"When people can't afford their usual drugs, they will seek alternatives, often leading to accidental overdoses," warned Dr. Emily Thompson, a toxicologist from the University of Health and Medicine.


The backlash against these policies continues to grow, with public forums and social media platforms filled with outcries about the human cost of these executive decisions.


Critics argue that instead of addressing the root causes of addiction through treatment and rehabilitation, the Trump administration's approach is punitive, focusing solely on supply reduction without considering the demand side.


Supporters of Trump's tough-on-illegal-immigration policies believe that Democrats are trying to control the narrative and make it about drug addicts who are struggling to afford drugs when, in reality, these policies are designed to stop the illegal invasion at the southern border.


"Democrats are retarded," said one user on X.


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