A Dutch drug institute has issued a warning regarding ecstasy tablets featuring the face of Donald Trump, labeling them potentially lethal.

A Dutch drug institute has warned that ecstasy tablets shaped like the face of Donald Trump are potentially lethal and should not be consumed. Authorities first seized these specific Trump-branded pills in 2017. The warning comes as drug dealers continue to use the likenesses of political figures to brand illegal narcotics.

History of political branding on drugs

The use of political figures' faces on illicit substances is a recurring trend in drug branding. Before the emergence of Trump-themed tablets, drug dealers frequently used the likeness of former President Barack Obama. Conversely, President Joe Biden’s image was less commonly used, with reports noting his past efforts to ban raves as a potential deterrent for that specific demographic.

Trump featured on U.S. currency

In a separate development, the U.S. Mint announced the circulation of $1 coins featuring Donald Trump to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. These coins are available for $61. This marks the first instance of a living person appearing on U.S. currency since 1866, when Spencer Clark, then head of the National Currency Bureau, placed his own image on a note.