Garland Gives Curious Explanation About Why Mexican Cartels Aren't Classified as Terrorists

Testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland was asked by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham whether he would support reclassifying Mexican drug cartels as terrorists in order to more forcefully address their crimes against Americans.

While Garland said he wouldn't oppose the reclassification, he warned it may cause diplomatic problems with the Mexican government. -- 

GRAHAM: "Would you oppose some of us trying to make [Mexican drug cartels] foreign terrorist organizations?"

GARLAND: "I want to point out, there are diplomatic concerns. We need the assistance of Mexico in this..." pic.twitter.com/DZKNNUX7WE

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 1, 2023

And why exactly are there diplomatic concerns about taking out Mexican cartels? Very curious to hear the Mexican government’s reservations about this, outside of their corrupt members no longer profiting from and being part of the cartels of course https://t.co/EqvtK1qqV7

— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) March 1, 2023