House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer unveils DHS documents suggesting Chinese Communist Party influence through Governor Tim Walz, sparking a heated investigation into foreign meddling in U.S. politics.
At a Glance
- Internal DHS documents reveal concerns about CCP targeting Gov. Tim Walz for influence in Washington
- House Oversight Committee subpoenas DHS for records on Walz’s alleged CCP connections
- Walz’s extensive travel history to China and past relationships under scrutiny
- DHS’s lack of cooperation with subpoena raises questions about potential cover-up
DHS Whistleblower Exposes CCP Concerns
In a startling development, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has brought to light internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) documents that suggest the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may be attempting to exert influence over U.S. politics through Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The revelation comes as Vice President Kamala Harris named Walz as her running mate, triggering immediate concern within DHS about potential foreign influence.
According to the whistleblower’s disclosure, DHS employees expressed alarm in a Microsoft Teams group chat about Walz’s nomination. One redacted message stated, “Walt’s [sic] got the Vp,” followed by a chilling observation: “You all have no idea how this feeds into what prc has been doing here with him and local gov.” This communication hints at a broader pattern of CCP efforts to target subnational government leaders, including state governors.
🚨BREAKING: Chairman Comer Is Subpoenaing DHS After Whistleblower Reveals Information on Governor Walz’s Ties to the CCP
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— Oversight Committee (@GOPoversight) September 30, 2024
Walz’s China Connections Under Scrutiny
The investigation into Walz’s alleged ties to the CCP has uncovered a complex web of interactions spanning decades. Reports indicate that Walz has traveled to China approximately 30 times, raising eyebrows about the nature and purpose of these frequent visits. Furthermore, Walz previously organized student trips to China and led a company called Educational Travel Adventures, Inc., which coordinated these excursions.
“Any individual traveling dozens of times to an adversary nation in a personal capacity while having access to classified information poses an obvious security risk,” stated Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), highlighting the potential national security implications of Walz’s extensive travel history.
Adding to the controversy, DailyMail.com reported that Walz had a past sexual relationship with the daughter of a CCP official while teaching English in China in 1989. This revelation has prompted questions about whether Walz ever held a security clearance, which would have required reporting such a relationship. The National Guard has yet to disclose this information, further fueling speculation about potential security breaches.
DHS Subpoena and Congressional Action
In response to these alarming disclosures, Chairman Comer has taken decisive action by subpoenaing DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for records related to Walz’s connections to the CCP. The subpoena demands intelligence reports and notes concerning Walz from November 2023 to the present. However, DHS’s apparent reluctance to comply with the subpoena has raised concerns about a potential cover-up.
“The Committee is releasing the above message as an example of communications within DHS’s possession in which DHS officials express concern about the CCP targeting politicians and their influence operations at the state and local levels — and specifically, concerns about the CCP’s influence operations as they related to Governor Walz,” Comer explained, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
As the investigation unfolds, the House Oversight Committee has set a deadline of November 4, 2023, for DHS to produce the requested records and communications related to Walz’s China ties. The committee’s probe aims to shed light on the CCP’s influence operations and assess how federal agencies are countering these threats to national security.
With the 2024 election looming, the allegations surrounding Governor Walz and potential CCP influence have ignited a fierce debate about foreign interference in American politics. As Chairman Comer presses for answers, the nation watches closely, awaiting the full disclosure of DHS documents that could reveal the extent of the CCP’s reach into the highest echelons of U.S. government.
Sources:
- DHS employee warned colleagues that Walz’s nomination ‘feeds into’ China’s efforts to influence DC
- James Comer Releases Internal DHS Message Revealing Concerns About CCP Targeting Tim Walz
- China saw Tim Walz as a ‘target’ before VP pick and ‘someone they can get to DC’: internal DHS message