Politifact on Bondi's claim that fentanyl seizures saved "119 million" to "258 million" lives.

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They give it a "Pants on Fire" rating.

Pam Bondi stated on April 29, 2025 in an X post:

In President Donald Trump’s first 100 days, fentanyl seizures saved “119 million” to “258 million” lives.

By Maria Ramirez Uribe
May 1, 2025

Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why.

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-- Drug experts say U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s statement ignores critical facts about fentanyl and drug seizures.

- Not everyone is at risk of dying from a fentanyl overdose, experts say. To die from a fentanyl overdose, a person must consume fentanyl or an illicit drug laced with it. About 11% of people age 12 and older in the U.S. use illegal drugs.

- Fentanyl seizures show only how much fentanyl didn’t make it into the U.S. It’s unclear how much fentanyl entered the U.S. that could lead to overdose deaths.

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