A new poll shows 92 percent of Trump voters want the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to increase enforcement to protect Americans from unsafe prescription drugs, especially those imported from foreign manufacturers. The survey, conducted by Fabrizio Ward for Rx Border Defense, highlights overwhelming support among conservatives for stronger pharmaceutical oversight, American drug manufacturing, and secure borders.
The results indicate serious concerns among President Donald Trump’s supporters over foreign-made medications entering the U.S. through online pharmacies and unregulated compounders. Ninety-four percent of respondents back country-of-origin labeling on drugs, and 88 percent say the southern border is not secure until illegal drug ingredients are stopped from entering the country.
Trust in American pharmaceutical products remains high. Eighty-two percent trust U.S.-made drugs, while only 31 percent trust those from China. Just 41 percent of Trump voters trust online pharmacies to sell FDA-approved medications.
Raul Lopez, a board member of Rx Border Defense, said in a statement, “This isn’t just a public health issue, it’s a national security crisis.” He pointed to the growing risk of Chinese-sourced, unregulated compounds funding crime and destabilizing communities.
Sixty-seven percent of respondents oppose broadening drug compounding practices beyond narrow legal exceptions, reflecting skepticism over safety standards in non-traditional drug manufacturing. The poll’s findings also show bipartisan concern over foreign drug imports and widespread support for domestic pharmaceutical production.
Senators including Tom Cotton (R-AR), Jim Banks (R-IN), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have urged federal agencies to strengthen enforcement against unregulated drug imports and online compounders. Cotton has introduced legislation to boost domestic pharmaceutical production, citing America’s dangerous dependency on China for key drug ingredients.
The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters from July 17 to July 21 and has a margin of error of 3.1 percent.
