Netherlands reports Trump-shaped ecstasy PMMA threat

Dutch health officials warned about newly circulating ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump’s head that contain high levels of PMMA, a substance linked to overdoses because it takes longer to take effect than MDMA. The Trimbos Institute, which runs the Netherlands’ drug-testing network, urged people not to use the pills and described their appearance, including Trump’s head with NL and Trump stamped on the back. Officials noted that PMMA can cause overheating and potentially fatal overdoses, and that the pills are illegal to produce, sell, or possess in the Netherlands, where hundreds of thousands reportedly use ecstasy annually. The warning follows a history of PMMA-related deaths in Europe and the U.S., and comes as authorities remind the public that the longer onset can lead users to take more. Reports also reference previous Trump-shaped tablets found in Europe, including a 2017 German seizure, highlighting a recurring pattern of similarly branded drugs. In addition to the health risks, officials emphasized the ongoing concern over PMMA in the party-drug landscape and the importance of testing and harm-reduction measures.