Caught Off Guard: The Firing of the Drug Czar Who Should Have Seen It Coming

Published: March 10, 2024

Well, well, well—what do we have here? The head of the Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime Unit is “shocked” after being shown the door by the Trump administration with nothing more than a two-sentence memo. It’s almost too rich to believe! If there’s one thing we know about this administration, it’s that they don’t hold back when it comes to accountability. Clearly, this guy missed the memo—pun intended!

Let’s take a moment to bask in the irony. Adam Cohen, a  "leader" in charge of fighting drug trafficking, yet he was utterly unprepared for the swift hand of justice. You’d think someone in his position would have a sixth sense for the political winds swirling around him. But no, instead, he was left scratching his head, wondering how a simple note could ruin his day. News flash: this isn’t your high school cafeteria! You don’t just get to sit there and hope things will work out while the world falls apart around you.

It’s no wonder Trump’s DOJ decided to make a clean break. This is a president who thrives on action and results, not on the endless bureaucratic mumbo jumbo that has become the hallmark of ineffective leadership. Our former drug czar was too busy playing the victim instead of actually doing his job. Did he think he could keep collecting a paycheck while the drug crisis spiraled out of control? Apparently, he did!

The real kicker? While he’s out there lamenting his fate, the American people are left wondering: what exactly did he accomplish during his tenure? Did he tackle the drug epidemic with any sense of urgency, or was he too busy polishing his resume for his next cushy gig? It’s clear he was more invested in maintaining his status than making any meaningful change.

So here’s a tip for the next aspiring drug czar: if you’re going to step into a role where lives are on the line, maybe pay attention to what’s happening around you. Because in the Trump era, complacency will get you nowhere—except maybe out the door. Cheers to the fired drug czar; may he/ learn that in this administration, if you can’t keep up, you’ll be left behind, wondering /where it all went wrong.