The House Oversight Committee has initiated an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’s running mate, over his reported “longstanding connections” to China and entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This probe, led by Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), aims to uncover the extent of Walz’s involvement with Chinese officials and organizations that may have influenced his decisions during his tenure as governor, as reported by Fox News.

In a letter exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, Comer informed FBI Director Christopher Wray of the committee’s investigation into Walz, stating that the oversight body is conducting a broad examination of the CCP’s political warfare operations against the United States. Comer emphasized that these operations target federal agencies and influential figures within the U.S., seeking to co-opt them to benefit China’s authoritarian regime.

The investigation gained momentum following FBI briefings to the committee on April 22 and July 17, prior to Walz being named Harris’s running mate. During these briefings, the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force highlighted activities closely aligned with those now linked to Governor Walz. Comer is now demanding detailed information from the FBI about Walz’s interactions with Chinese entities and any warnings or advice the FBI may have issued to him regarding CCP influence operations.

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Comer has expressed serious concerns about Walz’s “longstanding connections to CCP-connected entities and officials,” warning that these ties could make Walz susceptible to the CCP’s elite capture strategy. This tactic aims to manipulate key figures in political, cultural, and academic circles to influence U.S. policies in favor of the communist regime, undermining American interests.

Citing reports, Comer pointed out Walz’s extensive engagement with CCP officials during his public service, which raises red flags about potential CCP influence in his decision-making as governor. If elected vice president, these ties could pose significant national security risks. Specifically, Comer referenced Walz’s role as a teacher in the early 1990s, where he allegedly organized a student trip to China, funded by the Chinese government. Additionally, Walz reportedly founded a private company, “Educational Travel Adventures, Inc.,” which coordinated annual student trips to China until 2003. The company was dissolved just four days after Walz took office as a congressman in 2007.

Further adding to the suspicions, Comer noted that Walz has traveled to China approximately 30 times. The committee’s investigation underscores the critical importance of U.S. officials being vigilant against CCP efforts to exert political and psychological influence that could threaten national security.

Comer also highlighted Walz’s stint as a fellow at Macau Polytechnic University, a Chinese institution with a self-proclaimed “devotion to the motherland.” At the time, Walz was reportedly dealing with significant credit card debt, and in 2019, he headlined the National Convention for the U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association in Minnesota. At this event, Walz spoke alongside the president of a Chinese organization that the State Department later identified as a CCP front tasked with influencing U.S. state and local leaders.

Comer drew attention to Walz’s admission that he does not view China as an adversarial relationship, despite the bipartisan consensus on the need to counter CCP influence in America. The committee is particularly concerned about Walz’s meeting with Chinese Consul General Zhao Jian in March 2024 to discuss China-U.S. relations and sub-national cooperation. Despite being aware of the CCP’s human rights violations, Walz has publicly praised certain aspects of China’s governance, raising further doubts about his stance on China.

The House Oversight Committee has now requested the FBI’s assistance in gathering documents and information related to Walz’s interactions with Chinese entities. The committee is also seeking records of any communication between the FBI and Walz or his gubernatorial office regarding potential CCP influence.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Comer warned that the CCP has been systematically targeting every aspect of American life, including elected officials, in its efforts to undermine the United States. He urged Americans to be deeply concerned about Governor Walz’s “cozy relationship” with China, noting his frequent visits to the country and connections with CCP-linked institutions. Comer stressed that the American people deserve to know the full extent of Walz’s ties to China, particularly as he runs for the vice presidency.

This piece was written by LifeZette News Staff on August 16, 2024. It originally appeared in LifeZette and is used by permission.

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