Karoline Leavitt Criticizes Washington Post Headline on Border Drug Seizures
Forbes Breaking NewsJune 7, 20251 min7,320 views
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- π― Karoline Leavitt is calling out the Washington Post for a headline that she deems ridiculous and manipulative.
- π° The headline in question stated, "The mysterious drop in fentanyl seizures on the US Mexico border."
- π£οΈ Leavitt asserts there is no mystery behind the decrease in fentanyl seizures.
Reasons for Decreased Fentanyl Seizures
- π The decrease is attributed to the current administration's strong border policies.
- π€ Improved relations with the Mexican President and measures to deter illegal human and drug trafficking are cited as reasons.
- π« These policies are directly linked to the plummeting fentanyl seizures at the US border.
Washington Post's Refusal to Update
- π Leavitt's office provided the Washington Post with reasons for the drop in seizures.
- π« The Washington Post refused to run the provided information, which Leavitt described as despicable.
- πΊπΈ Leavitt believes this is an intentional attempt to manipulate public perception regarding border security and drug trafficking.
Broader Context of Crime Statistics
- π¨ Leavitt also mentioned new crime statistics showing crime is plummeting under President Trump.
- π Murder rates are reportedly down significantly, with potential for the lowest number on record.
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