Fact-check · Sep 12, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Drugs are down now in America and The United States by 62”
FALSE
What the record shows
CDC data shows overdose deaths declined 13.2% in the 12 months ending January 2026, and 14% in 2025. From the 2022 peak to January 2026, deaths fell approximately 36%.
Sources
- Drug Use Statistics in the United States | April 2026
- Drug Overdose Statistics 2026: Latest CDC and SAMHSA Data
- The Year in Drugs 2025
- National Drug Control Strategy (2026)
- Drug Abuse and Addiction Statistics | The Latest Data for 2026 | Updated for 2026
- Drug Overdose Deaths Fell 13.2% in One Year, but 69,000 Americans Still Died and Policy Shifts Could Reverse the Gains
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders
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