Hoover was a politician who was interested in his bottom line and increasing the budget ceiling. I don't think he really had much of an interest in actually combating crime. At least that is always the impression I had of the man. I've often wondered if Hoover received bonus pay based on his agents' success rates, which would account for his steadfast refusal to acknowledge the Mafia and instead concentrate on easier busts, like bank robbers, etc.

I don't know why you guys are fixating on his sexuality, honestly.