Trump Reportedly Discussing Death Penalty for Drug Dealers President Trump is considering a law to execute drug dealers, a source told Axios. According to the report, the head of state may implement a minimum five-year sentence for drug dealers. The legislation would apply to dealers selling as little as two grams of fentanyl. Overdose due to the opiod has become more severe in the United States. The Axios report claims Trump is considering adopting Singapore's zero tolerance policy and stricter anti-drug education.