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Harris’ campaign commercials frequently depicted her as someone who took down dangerous criminals and personally prosecuted members of Mexican drug cartels. However, these depictions are being called into question. While serving as California’s Attorney General, Harris oversaw the closure of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE), an agency tasked with combating the rise in drug trafficking and gang violence, particularly as fentanyl began flooding into the state.
The decision to close the BNE during Harris’ tenure raised red flags for those involved in law enforcement at the time. Cavalieri stated bluntly, “She could have fought the closure, but she didn’t. I think her lack of action showed she wanted it.”
In the eyes of her critics, the closure of the BNE coincided with a rise in cartel-related drug trafficking across the state. The agency had been instrumental in leading efforts to curb fentanyl distribution and stop gangs from exploiting smaller counties. Former Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley lamented the agency’s demise, saying, “BNE was incredibly important in the fight against cartels and traffickers… Kamala Harris did not fight against it at all.”
Former BNE agents who worked under Harris are speaking out, revealing that her image as a tough-on-crime prosecutor is largely smoke and mirrors. Retired BNE agent Sara Campbell, who served under Harris during her time as Attorney General, expressed frustration at how Harris has taken credit for the hard work of others. Campbell said, “Every stump speech she talks about ‘prosecuting’ these big cases. It’s a lie.”
Rather than personally prosecuting criminals, Harris’ role involved little more than showing up after arrests were made by state and federal law enforcement officers. Campbell went on to say, “She was there for the photo op after it all went down.” This pattern of behavior paints a stark contrast to the tough-on-crime image Harris seeks to project.
As Harris campaigns on cracking down on fentanyl and gang violence, her critics argue that her past decisions tell a different story. The closure of the BNE during her tenure is seen by many as a failure to address the growing crisis of drug trafficking in California. The timing of the closure, combined with the surge in fentanyl entering the state, has led to accusations that Harris ignored the needs of law enforcement and left vulnerable communities exposed to cartel activity.
Steve Cooley, who narrowly lost the 2010 race for California Attorney General to Harris, believes the closure of the BNE was a major setback in the fight against narcotics. He explained, “It was a great blow to the fight against narcotics to have the linchpin agency knocked out.”
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Kamala Harris’ political career is filled with speeches about fighting crime and taking on dangerous drug cartels. But as more former agents speak out, it becomes clear that Harris’ version of events may not be as accurate as she would like voters to believe. The campaign commercials portraying her as the driving force behind major narcotics operations are being debunked by those who worked with her during her time as Attorney General.
In the end, Harris’ critics argue that her political career has been built on optics rather than substance. As one former agent put it, “She simply says she did this or that, and no one checks her. It’s all smoke and mirrors.” As Harris continues to climb the political ladder, it remains to be seen whether these revelations will catch up with her.
The story behind Kamala Harris’ tenure as Attorney General, her decisions regarding law enforcement, and her claims of being a tough prosecutor raise significant questions. While she portrays herself as a leader who has taken on crime, many believe the truth is far more complex—and far less flattering.
