New campaign launches to help Trump reduce fentanyl overdose deaths

FIRST ON FOX: A groundbreaking initiative was unveiled on Monday to address the pressing issue of fentanyl overdose deaths in America, a crisis that has claimed countless lives across the nation.

The initiative, known as Make America Fentanyl Free, is a privately-funded campaign aimed at raising awareness through a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign on national and local television, as well as prominent social media platforms like X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.

The primary goal of the campaign, which was exclusively revealed to Fox News Digital, is to combat the growing threat of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has been linked to a significant number of drug overdose fatalities in the United States.

“The Make America Fentanyl Free campaign is designed to support President Trump’s efforts in saving American lives from the deadly grip of fentanyl, which remains a leading cause of death among young Americans,” stated organizers in a press release.

ADDRESSING THE FENTANYL CRISIS

The campaign’s mission, as highlighted on MakeAmericaFentanylFree.com, is to educate the public about the grave dangers of fentanyl, emphasizing that even a minuscule amount of the substance can be fatal within minutes.

Furthermore, the initiative aims to shed light on the hidden risks associated with fentanyl, which is often disguised in other substances like cocaine and marijuana.

UNITED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FENTANYL

“Make America Fentanyl Free is committed to working alongside President Trump to ensure that every American is aware of the dangers posed by fentanyl,” the campaign’s narrator declares in the promotional ad.

A new campaign titled Make America Fentanyl Free launched on Monday to help fulfill President Donald Trump’s pledge to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths, which are one of the country’s deadliest public health crises. (Make America Fentanyl Free)

The initiative also seeks to send a clear message to Mexican drug cartels that any actions resulting in harm to Americans will not go unpunished.

The Trump administration has made significant strides in curbing fentanyl-related deaths by bolstering border security, enhancing law enforcement efforts, and imposing tariffs on China and Mexico to prevent the influx of fentanyl and other lethal drugs into the country.

According to organizers, border seizures of fentanyl dropped by 54% in the early days of the Trump administration, thanks to stringent measures implemented to combat the drug’s trafficking.

RAISING AWARENESS AND TAKING ACTION

Despite these achievements, organizers stress the importance of ongoing efforts to eliminate fentanyl from communities across the nation.

Last month, President Trump signed a bill that permanently classifies street versions of fentanyl as controlled substances, making it easier to prosecute traffickers and hold them accountable.

President Donald Trump looks at a photo as a man who lost his son to fentanyl speaks before the signing of the “Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act,” which strengthens prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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However, the administration has faced criticism for proposed cuts to domestic programs aimed at reducing drug demand, as well as allegations of unauthorized deployment of military personnel in Los Angeles, which has reportedly impacted California’s ability to combat drug trafficking.

It’s worth noting that the Make America Fentanyl Free campaign is entirely funded by private donations and does not rely on taxpayer dollars for its operations.

Major contributions to the campaign have been made by key supporters and donors of President Trump, underscoring a united effort to combat the fentanyl crisis and protect American lives.