The True Cost of Biden’s Border Policies: A $2.7 Trillion Fentanyl Crisis

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The opioid crisis cost the U.S. a staggering $2.7 trillion in 2023 alone, with fentanyl pouring in from Mexico and devastating communities nationwide. A new study reveals the immense financial and human toll of Biden’s border policies, while Trump moves aggressively to stem the crisis.

Key Facts:

  • The opioid epidemic cost the U.S. $2.7 trillion in 2023, factoring in lost lives, reduced quality of life, crime, and healthcare expenses.
  • Fentanyl, largely originating from China and trafficked through Mexico, is the main driver of the crisis.
  • Loss of life alone accounted for $1.11 trillion, with 74,702 opioid-related deaths in 2023.
  • The crisis burdened the healthcare system with an additional $107 billion in costs.
  • Trump has imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, linking them to border security and drug trafficking.

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The Rest of The Story:

The latest economic study from the Council of Economic Advisers exposes the staggering financial damage caused by the opioid epidemic, exacerbated by the Biden administration’s failure to secure the border.

The influx of fentanyl and other opioids has led to widespread addiction, skyrocketing healthcare costs, and declining workforce productivity.

The study highlights the devastating impact on American society, with nearly 75,000 deaths in 2023 and an estimated 5.7 million people struggling with opioid addiction.

The financial burden extends beyond healthcare, as crime linked to drug abuse cost the nation another $63 billion last year.

In response, former President Donald Trump has taken aggressive action securing the border and imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China.

His administration argues that these measures are necessary to pressure these nations into taking border security and drug trafficking more seriously.

Canada and Mexico, facing Trump’s ultimatum, have already pledged to deploy additional security forces to curb illegal trafficking.

Commentary:

Biden’s lax border policies have allowed a flood of deadly fentanyl into the U.S., destroying families and overwhelming law enforcement.

The fact that the opioid crisis cost America $2.7 trillion in a single year is horrifying—not just in dollars but in lives lost.

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The Democratic Party’s approach to border security has been nothing short of reckless. With cartels exploiting weak enforcement, fentanyl has become easier to obtain than ever, fueling addiction and crime in communities nationwide.

Meanwhile, American taxpayers are left footing the bill for the damage, from overwhelmed hospitals to law enforcement stretched thin by the crisis.

What’s truly sickening is that Democrats continue to push open-border policies, despite the overwhelming evidence that they endanger American lives.

The fentanyl crisis is not just an economic problem—it is a humanitarian disaster.

Human trafficking, including of children, has surged alongside drug smuggling, creating a tragic consequence of weak immigration enforcement.

Trump’s use of tariffs as leverage to force Mexico and Canada into action has proven to be a brilliant strategic move. Both countries have come on board to secure the border from illegal immigration and drugs.

Because of their cooperation, the tariffs have been suspended for 30 days to work on trade agreements with both countries. Whether they will be reinstated or reduced remains to be seen.

While critics argue tariffs could raise prices, the alternative—doing nothing—has already proven catastrophic. The study itself acknowledges that the economic toll of the crisis dwarfs any potential cost increases from tariffs.

This crisis should never have been allowed to reach this point.

Strong border policies and aggressive action against traffickers are not just political issues—they are matters of national survival.

The Bottom Line:

Biden’s failure to secure the border has led to an opioid crisis that cost the U.S. $2.7 trillion in 2023, devastating communities and straining resources.

Trump’s tariffs are a necessary step to force action, as the financial and human cost of inaction is far too high.

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