Sara Carter has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the 10th Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), becoming the first woman to hold the position. The Senate approved her nomination in a 52-48 vote. President Trump nominated Carter to lead efforts against illegal drugs and drug cartels.
In a statement following her confirmation, Carter said, “I am honored and humbled to join President Trump’s Administration as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. As ONDCP Director, I will work tirelessly to achieve a safe and healthy America, where a drug-free life is the prevailing norm. This is a turning point for our Nation. President Trump is putting the American people first. Under his leadership, we will reassert our fundamental right to live healthy lives. We will hold accountable the narco-terrorists who infringe upon this right, participating in the deliberate poisoning of tens of thousands of Americans each year. They will no longer kill our families, friends, neighbors, and even children with impunity. At the same time, I will ensure that every parent, family member, and child have the resources they need to prevent and combat addiction. I will stand with our brave law enforcement officials, and with every family who has lost a loved one to drug overdose. This is my promise to the American people.”
Carter is recognized for her expertise on drug cartels and trafficking routes along the United States-Mexico border through her work as an investigative journalist.
