Sat Apr 05 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Credits Trump’s Border Policies After Son’s Fentanyl Overdose
**Las Vegas, NV** – Rick Harrison, star of the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars,” has publicly praised the Trump administration’s border policies, attributing them to a decrease in fentanyl trafficking following the death of his son, Adam, from a fentanyl overdose last year.
Adam Harrison, 39, died in January 2024 from fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity. His father credits President Trump’s executive order suspending migrant crossings at the southern border—issued shortly after Trump’s second inauguration—with curbing the flow of the deadly drug into the country. “Closing the border was absolutely amazing,” Harrison told Fox News Digital. “That’s where it’s all coming from.”
Harrison expressed his unwavering belief that stricter border controls are vital in combating the fentanyl crisis, stating that border crossings have dropped significantly since the policy’s implementation. He also called for harsher penalties for those trafficking fentanyl, advocating for life imprisonment for dealers. “They’re selling poison. They’re killing people,” he stated.
Harrison recalled a phone call from President Trump following his son’s death, where Trump offered condolences and assured him the administration was working to address the crisis. While Harrison admits he was emotionally distraught at the time and doesn’t remember the conversation clearly, he credits Trump’s actions with making a tangible difference.
Although Harrison has previously shied away from politics, he hinted at a possible future run for public office, stating, “I can’t change the world, but maybe I can make it a little bit better.” He remains engaged in charitable work while continuing to star in “Pawn Stars,” which is currently preparing for its 23rd season.