Harris says she would “double down” on DOJ resources to tackle drug cartels

Source: NBC News

September 30, 2024, 12:42 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS — Vice President Kamala Harris said Sunday she would “double down” on Justice Department resources to crack down on cartels and stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., just hours after former President Donald Trump made his false claim reiterated that she wants to legalize the drugs. medicine.

“As president, I will redouble resources for the Department of Justice to go after these transnational cartels and take action to stop the flow of fentanyl coming into our country that is destroying entire communities,” Harris said in her speech here.

She made similar comments Friday during her trip to the southern border in Arizona.

At a meeting Saturday, Trump also discussed fentanyl, baselessly claiming that Harris wants to legalize it.

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