Trump comforts mother of fentanyl victim at DOJ event

President Trump spoke at the Department of Justice on March 14, 2025, where he comforted Anne Fundner, a mother whose son died from fentanyl poisoning. He emphasized the severe impact of fentanyl, stating more Americans died from it last year than in several wars combined. Trump criticized President Biden's border policies and blamed cartels and foreign countries for the fentanyl crisis. He announced that his administration has seized 1 million doses of fentanyl and is committed to an aggressive campaign against traffickers. During the event, Trump mentioned the possibility of the death penalty for certain drug trafficking crimes. He also plans to launch ads highlighting the dangers of drug use to combat the fentanyl epidemic in the U.S.