1. Fentanyl Classified as Weapon of Mass Destruction
Action: President Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a WMD, equating its impact to nuclear or chemical weapons.
Rationale: Trump cited overdose deaths (200k–300k annually) and national security threats from narco-terrorists.
Military Measures:
U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling boats since September, killing ~90 people.
Deployment of the world’s largest aircraft carrier and warships in the Caribbean.
Geopolitical Angle:
Venezuela’s leader Maduro accused the U.S. of using anti-drug operations as a pretext for regime change.
Trump offered a $50 million reward for Maduro’s capture.

2. DOJ/FBI and Mar-a-Lago Raid Controversy
New Revelations:
Internal FBI emails show doubts about probable cause for the 2022 raid.
Agents suggested alternative solutions and warned against optics; DOJ pushed forward regardless.
Allegations:
Evidence tampering and staged photos admitted in court by Jack Smith’s team.
Merrick Garland personally approved the warrant despite internal objections.
Narrative: Portrayed as political weaponization to prevent Trump’s return to office.

3. Trump’s Prime-Time Address
Tone: Optimistic, forward-looking, and celebratory.
Key Announcements:
Tax Relief: No tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security starting 2026; projected largest refund season ever.
Military Bonus: $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for 1.45 million service members as a patriotic gesture.
Economic Agenda:
Aggressive housing reforms to improve affordability.
Lower interest rates via new Fed leadership.
Expanded energy production to cut costs.
Healthcare: Plans to dismantle ACA, reduce drug prices, and redirect funds to individuals for better coverage.
Immigration: Framed Biden-era border policies as catastrophic; touted Trump’s enforcement as restoring law and order.
Foreign Policy: Claimed progress in reducing global tensions and restoring U.S. leadership.

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1. Fentanyl Classified as Weapon of Mass Destruction
<ul>
<li>Action: President Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a WMD, equating its impact to nuclear or chemical weapons.</li>
<li>Rationale: Trump cited overdose deaths (200k&ndash;300k annually) and national security threats from narco-terrorists.</li>
<li>Military Measures:
<ul>
<li>U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling boats since September, killing ~90 people.</li>
<li>Deployment of the world&rsquo;s largest aircraft carrier and warships in the Caribbean.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Geopolitical Angle:
<ul>
<li>Venezuela&rsquo;s leader Maduro accused the U.S. of using anti-drug operations as a pretext for regime change.</li>
<li>Trump offered a $50 million reward for Maduro&rsquo;s capture.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. DOJ/FBI and Mar-a-Lago Raid Controversy
<ul>
<li>New Revelations:
<ul>
<li>Internal FBI emails show doubts about probable cause for the 2022 raid.</li>
<li>Agents suggested alternative solutions and warned against optics; DOJ pushed forward regardless.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Allegations:
<ul>
<li>Evidence tampering and staged photos admitted in court by Jack Smith&rsquo;s team.</li>
<li>Merrick Garland personally approved the warrant despite internal objections.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Narrative: Portrayed as political weaponization to prevent Trump&rsquo;s return to office.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Trump&rsquo;s Prime-Time Address
<ul>
<li>Tone: Optimistic, forward-looking, and celebratory.</li>
<li>Key Announcements:
<ul>
<li>Tax Relief: No tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security starting 2026; projected largest refund season ever.</li>
<li>Military Bonus: $1,776 &ldquo;Warrior Dividend&rdquo; for 1.45 million service members as a patriotic gesture.</li>
<li>Economic Agenda:
<ul>
<li>Aggressive housing reforms to improve affordability.</li>
<li>Lower interest rates via new Fed leadership.</li>
<li>Expanded energy production to cut costs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Healthcare: Plans to dismantle ACA, reduce drug prices, and redirect funds to individuals for better coverage.</li>
<li>Immigration: Framed Biden-era border policies as catastrophic; touted Trump&rsquo;s enforcement as restoring law and order.</li>
<li>Foreign Policy: Claimed progress in reducing global tensions and restoring U.S. leadership.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Trump Declares Fentanyl a WMD plus Liberals made it UP No Probable Cause & Trump Promises the Best in 2026

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