Trump Announces New Anti-Drug Operations, Cites 94% Drop in Maritime Smuggling

President Donald Trump announced a new phase of U.S. anti-drug operations on Sunday. He stated that illegal drugs entering the country by sea have decreased by 94%. The President made the announcement during a break in a ceremony at the White House. He was awarding medallions for the Kennedy Center Honors, a prestigious arts award. Trump said the focus will now shift to stopping drugs crossing U.S. land borders. He did not provide specific details about the new operations or evidence for the 94% figure. The brief statement linked national security to the domestic opioid crisis. The President then returned to hosting the arts ceremony in Washington.