President Donald Trump declared widespread opioid abuse a public health emergency, even as he resisted a controversial move that might have tapped federal funds sought by hurricane-stricken Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Trump also said he would use the federal government’s legal powers to pursue companies that helped fuel the epidemic.
“We will be bringing some very major lawsuits against people and against companies that are hurting our people,” Trump said in a speech at the White House Oct. 26.
Shortly before Trump spoke, federal authorities announced racketeering conspiracy and other felony charges against Insys Therapeutics Inc. founder John Kapoor ...
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