💨 Abstract

Donald Trump signed an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl and its main chemical precursors as weapons of mass destruction. The move, criticized as a political stunt by a former federal prosecutor, aims to escalate the legal response to fentanyl trafficking. The order directs officials to investigate and prosecute those involved in fentanyl trafficking and to take action against related financial assets. Despite the order, the practical impact remains unclear, as existing drug trafficking statutes already address these issues. Meanwhile, the U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff