1 baby dead, 3 kids hospitalized after suspected fentanyl exposure at New York City daycare
NBCSep 30, 2023
The Facts
Federal prosecutors have alleged that Grei Mendez, the owner of a New York City daycare where a toddler died last week after being exposed to a lethal opioid, was connected to a drug distribution ring.
According to the federal criminal complaint, Mendez allegedly deleted over 20K messages between her and her still-wanted husband from March 2021 to the day the child died from fentanyl exposure at her facility.
The Spin
Right narrative
The Biden administration's open border policies have led to a disastrous increase in fentanyl use and distribution in America. Beijing's leveraging of Mexican cartels against the US is an attempt to undermine its international rival — Washington must increase sanctions and the threat of retaliation against both Mexico and China. It's time to send a strong message that the endorsement of a fentanyl epidemic at the detriment of American society will not be tolerated.
Left narrative
While the American fentanyl problem desperately needs to be addressed, the solution isn't as simple as aggressive and military-focused policy moves against nations like Mexico and the PRC. Drug addiction is a significant issue in the US and Washington must invest in addiction treatment and overdose prevention programs to tackle it. Only when demand for drugs as dangerous as fentanyl is reduced will we see a decrease in its existence in American society.