Dutch Health Institute Issues Warning Over Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills

A leading drug treatment and mental health organization in the Netherlands has issued a serious warning about ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump’s head, saying they pose a fatal overdose risk. The Trimbos Institute said the pills contain high levels of PMMA, a substance chemically similar to MDMA but slower to take effect, which can lead users to consume more than intended before feeling the full impact.

Pills Turned In During Routine Drug Testing

The pills, which feature Trump’s likeness on the front and the word “Trump” along with “NL” on the back, were submitted at testing centers where the institute checks drug samples for harmful substances. Officials strongly urged people not to use them.

Not the First Trump-Themed Pill Seizure

Similar novelty-shaped ecstasy pills bearing Trump’s image have surfaced before, including seizures in the U.S. and Germany in past years. No overdoses or deaths linked to this specific batch have been reported so far, according to the institute. Ecstasy remains illegal in the Netherlands, though the government estimates hundreds of thousands of people use it annually.

This is a sensitive topic involving drug safety if you or someone you know is dealing with substance use concerns, it’s worth reaching out to a local health professional or a substance-use helpline for support.