Ashley Moody Questions DEA Nominee on Mexican Government Accountability for Cartel Activity

Fentanyl Crisis and US-Mexico Relations

• fentanyl is identified as the leading cause of death for working-age Americans (18-45) and a significant national crisis.
• ⚠️ The current fentanyl crisis is attributed to China's precursor shipments through Mexico and cartels surging these drugs across the US border.
• 💔 The speaker contrasts the current crisis with the past, noting a significant increase in overdose deaths compared to the Nancy Reagan era.

Mexican Government's Role and Corruption

• 🇲🇽 The former President of Mexico's dismissal of the drug crisis is highlighted, contrasting with the current administration's approach.
• 🤝 The nominee is asked to confirm his commitment to using all available tools, including tariffs, to strengthen the border and ensure Mexico's assistance.
• 🚫 Acknowledgment of a significant problem with corruption within Mexican law enforcement is raised, with a call for accountability.

Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

• ❓ The nominee is questioned on his belief that cartels are foreign terrorist organizations, a stance he held prior to Trump's executive order.
• 🎯 Designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is seen as a tool to identify individuals in the US illegally and combat the opioid crisis.

Rogue Prosecutors and Federal Intervention

• ⚖️ The issue of rogue and radical prosecutors who refuse to prosecute certain crimes, including drug crimes, is brought up.
• 🆘 The nominee is asked to commit to using federal resources to intervene in communities where local law enforcement has