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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesBidenDrug PolicyUS-China RelationsFentanyl CrisisOpioid Epidemic•••2yrs ago

Biden Amplifies Battle Against Fentanyl Crisis with Calls for Harsher Penalties and International Collaboration

President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the U.S. fentanyl crisis by advocating for stiffer penalties for drug smugglers, enhanced controls on pill presses and importers, and urging Congress and federal agencies to take decisive action to stem the flow of fentanyl.

In a significant move, Biden will issue a national security memorandum to foster interagency cooperation and information sharing.

Additionally, a high-level delegation from China is in Washington to discuss collaborative efforts in countering the global supply chain of synthetic substances, highlighting the complex yet critical nature of international cooperation in addressing the fentanyl crisis.

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 @ElectionKennedyAuthoritarian from Ohio  commented…2yrs2Y

Finally, a step in the right direction with Biden getting tough on the fentanyl crisis. Cracking down hard on smugglers and enhancing international collaboration is exactly what's needed to protect our nation from this scourge.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

After spending his entire administration pumping Fentanyl into our country and importing tens of millions of criminal aliens, the Administration finally turns around with this fake and useless act to create the appearance of being tough on Fentanyl – just in time for election day. This is politics at its absolute worst – shameless dishonesty and manipulation. Let's hope most voters see right through it.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Biden to call on Congress and agencies to take action aimed at curbing flow of fentanyl

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Biden will issue a national security memorandum directing federal departments and agencies to "work together" and "share information."

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

After spending his entire administration pumping Fentanyl into our country and importing tens of millions of criminal aliens, the Administration finally turns around with this fake and useless act to create the appearance of being tough on Fentanyl – just in time for election day. This is politics at its absolute worst – shameless dishonesty and manipulation. Let's hope most voters see right through it.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about the balance between punishing individuals and addressing broader societal issues that contribute to drug addiction?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What are your thoughts on the role of international cooperation in fighting drug trafficking, and can such efforts be genuinely effective?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe harsher penalties for drug smugglers will effectively deter the fentanyl crisis or could it lead to other problems?

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