On Tuesday, Senator John Kennedy got FBI Director Christopher Wray to strongly imply that Mexican president Obrador is corruptly engaged with drug cartels.
That should be expected of a United States senator. Unfortunately, most senators have a tendency to use hearings to posture for political appeal and generate made-for-TV soundbites. Sen. Chris Van Hollen offered an example in kind when questioning the FBI director.
Kennedy then showed how a senator should conduct oversight, asking, “If you took the major Mexican drug cartels … and turned them upside down and shook them, President López Obrador would fall out of their pockets wouldn’t he?” Wray responded, “I don’t know that I can comment on a specific individual’s corruption other than through cases that we bring, but I understand the point that you’re making, for sure.
Praising “working-level” Mexican law enforcement cooperation with the U.S., an important point of praise considering the grave risks and loss of lucrative rewards that come with being an honorable Mexican law enforcement officer, Wray added, “We need a heck of a lot more .” Kennedy then moved to possible solutions to get that improved cooperation.
Considering the political nature of his question, Kennedy likely knew that Wray wouldn’t respond directly. Still, Wray responded in part, “We welcome every tool in the toolbox to try to improve the relationship and the cooperation .” That’s a pretty clear signal of support for significant policy action to address López Obrador’s current do-as-you-please-as-long-as-you-pay-me-well policy toward the cartels.
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