The Washington Post described the law as “the crowning achievement of a multifaceted campaign by the drug industry to weaken aggressive DEA enforcement efforts…”
On Monday, Democrats including Senate Majority Leader asked Trump to drop his nomination for Marino.
Schumer said, “Tonight I am calling on President Trump to withdraw the nomination of Rep. Marino.” The senator added, “Confirming Rep. Marino as our nation’s drug czar is like putting the wolf in charge of the hen house. The American people deserve someone totally committed to fighting the opioid crisis.”
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Viginia also pressed Trump to withdraw his nomination for Marino. In his letter to the President, the senator said Marino “tied the hands of the DEA in their efforts to enforce our nation’s law.”
During a press conference yesterday, Trump said he will look into the report about his drug czar nominee. He told reporters, “We’re going to take it very seriously. We’re going to be looking into Tom.”
