(DC Pundit) – The Washington Post is scratching its collective head, utterly baffled by a sharp decline in fentanyl seizures at the U.S. southern border. “The mysterious drop in fentanyl seizures” they report, as if they’ve stumbled upon a cosmic mystery. Perhaps the answer is simpler than their editorial board dares to admit: we finally have a president who doesn’t treat the border like a welcome mat for chaos. President Donald Trump has made border security a cornerstone of his administration, and the numbers are starting to show it.
The data speaks for itself. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a significant drop in fentanyl seizures in 2025 compared to previous years under the Biden-Harris administration, when the drug poured across the border like water through a sieve. In 2023, CBP seized over 26,000 pounds of fentanyl, a staggering figure that highlighted the crisis. Fast forward to 2025, and the numbers have plummeted, with early reports suggesting a decrease of nearly 40%. Could it be that stronger enforcement, beefed-up border patrols, and a no-nonsense approach to cartels are finally choking off the supply? The WaPo’s “serious thinkers” seem stumped, but conservatives across the country are nodding knowingly.
Many view the outlet as out of touch with reality. The paper’s circulation has indeed tanked, with reports indicating a loss of over $77 million in 2023 alone, as readers abandon ship for sources that don’t tiptoe around the obvious. The Post’s confusion over the fentanyl drop is just the latest example of their disconnect from the priorities of everyday Americans, particularly conservatives who’ve long demanded action on the border crisis.
Trump’s approach has been clear since day one of his second term. “We’re building the wall, and we’re stopping the drugs,” he declared at a rally in Arizona, doubling down on his campaign promise to secure the border. Unlike his predecessor, who seemed content to let Vice President Kamala Harris fumble through word salads about “root causes,” Trump has prioritized tangible results. Increased funding for CBP, advanced surveillance tech, and cooperation with Mexico to target cartel operations have all played a role. “We’re not just catching drugs; we’re stopping them before they even get here,” a senior CBP official stated in a recent briefing.
I thought this HAD to be a fake
But nope. It’s 100% real pic.twitter.com/qXjZlTBYcA
— John Hasson (@SonofHas) June 1, 2025
Who would’ve thought that strong border security would solve this problem.
Who would’ve thought. Wow.
— Pro White Crusader (@ProWhiteTruth) June 2, 2025
Of course, the Washington Post isn’t alone in its bewilderment. The left-leaning media has spent years downplaying the border crisis, often framing it as a humanitarian issue rather than a national security threat. Meanwhile, conservatives have consistently pointed to the link between lax border policies and the flood of fentanyl, much of it smuggled by cartels exploiting weak enforcement. The drop in seizures doesn’t mean less vigilance—it means fewer drugs are making it through. For once, the cartels are on the back foot, and the credit goes to a president who’s not afraid to call a spade a spade.
For conservatives, the decline in fentanyl seizures is a rare piece of good news in a world often dominated by doom-and-gloom headlines. It’s a reminder that electing a leader who prioritizes American safety over political correctness can yield results. The Washington Post may be mystified, but to the millions who voted for Trump, the answer is clear: leadership matters. And if the Post can’t figure that out, they might want to check their subscription numbers again, they’re probably still dropping.
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