Trump’s 'War on Drugs' Is Just Another War on the Poor
When Trump talks about escalating the 'War on Drugs,' the establishment media primarily frets over civil liberties (rightfully so). But this focus sidesteps the historical function of such 'wars.' Since Nixon declared drug abuse "public enemy number one" in 1971, drug wars have disproportionately targeted marginalized communities, justifying massive increases in policing and incarceration. It’s
always been about control and profit, cloaked in concern. This isn't about solving an epidemic; it's about re-militarizing borders and domestic policing, echoing past failures. The question isn't just about Trump's specific proposals, but why we keep falling for the same 'tough on crime' narratives that expand state power and fill private prisons, rather than addressing systemic poverty or
actually investing in public health.