Donald Trump taps journalist Sara Carter as next 'drug czar'

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he has selected award-winning journalist Sara Carter to be his new "drug czar," who will help with the administration's efforts to curb the fentanyl crisis in the country.

Carter, an investigative journalist who has covered the fentanyl crisis and border security, will officially serve as the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

"Sara is an Award Winning Journalist, who has been on the front lines of this International Fight for decades," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. "From Afghanistan to our Border, Sara's relentless pursuit of Justice, especially in tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis, has exposed terrorists, drug lords, and sex traffickers. 

"As our next Drug Czar, Sara will lead the charge to protect our Nation, and save our children from the scourge of drugs," he added. "Congratulations Sara!"

Carter has received multiple national awards for her coverage of national security issues, including the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi award for her coverage of the brutality of the Gulf and Sinaloa Cartel wars along the U.S.-Mexico border.

"It is truly an honor to serve President Donald J. Trump and be part of an administration committed to putting America first," Carter wrote in a post on X. "I pledge to work tirelessly every day to identify the challenges we face and find the solutions that will Make America Safe Again, freeing us from the grip of deadly substances like fentanyl, heroin, opioids, and other dangerous drugs.

"My greatest desire is to ensure this nation remains secure and safe—for my children, and for yours," she continued. "I promise you I will never stop fighting."

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.