Trump Says U.S. Has Cut Drugs by Water to Near Zero, Pledges 'Land' Fight Soon

The White House offered no details or evidence supporting the assertions.

Overview

During a Jan. 20 White House press briefing, President Donald Trump said the U.S. has “gotten rid of almost 100%” of drugs entering by water.
He said actions targeting narcotics moved “on land” would begin very soon.
Trump did not explain what “fighting on land” would entail or provide a timeline.
He added that Washington “knows exactly” where the drugs are being supplied from.
The remarks were reported by RIA Novosti from Washington, and no independent verification of the maritime claim was provided.