DHS Whistleblower Reveals CCP Influence Concerns Over VP Candidate Tim Walz

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A DHS whistleblower exposes serious national security concerns about Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s extensive connections to China, sparking a House Oversight Committee investigation.

At a Glance

  • Internal DHS communications reveal CCP targeted Walz for influence operations
  • House Oversight Committee subpoenas DHS for records on Walz’s China ties
  • Walz made approximately 30 trips to China, some while in Army National Guard
  • Investigation includes Walz’s company organizing student trips to China
  • DHS and Harris-Walz campaign remain silent on mounting allegations

DHS Whistleblower Reveals CCP Influence Concerns

A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) whistleblower has exposed internal communications that raise alarming questions about Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz’s connections to China. The revelations have prompted House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer to launch an investigation into Walz’s alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The internal messages, shared on the day of Walz’s nomination, indicate that DHS officials had identified him as a potential target for Chinese influence operations.

The investigation centers on Walz’s extensive travel history to China, his business dealings through Educational Travel Adventures, Inc., and previously undisclosed relationships with Chinese officials. These concerns have led to mounting pressure on DHS to comply with Congressional subpoenas demanding full disclosure of intelligence reports about Walz’s Chinese connections.

Extensive China Connections Raise Red Flags

According to the investigation, Walz has reportedly made approximately 30 trips to China, some of which occurred while he was serving in the Army National Guard. This frequency of travel to an adversarial nation has raised significant security concerns. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) stated, “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.”

“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.” Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) wrote.

The investigation also scrutinizes Walz’s company, Educational Travel Adventures, Inc., which organized student trips to China. This business connection has further fueled concerns about the extent of Walz’s involvement with Chinese entities and the potential for undue influence.

DHS Under Pressure to Disclose Information

Chairman Comer has subpoenaed DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for records related to Walz’s connections to the CCP. The subpoena comes after a whistleblower revealed a Microsoft Teams group chat among DHS employees discussing these concerns. Comer expressed frustration with DHS’s lack of cooperation, stating, “Because of DHS’s lack of compliance with the Committee’s legal subpoena and unwillingness to cooperate in good faith, the Committee is releasing a small portion of the Department’s internal communications it received from a whistleblower.”

“Because of DHS’s lack of compliance with the Committee’s legal subpoena and unwillingness to cooperate in good faith, the Committee is releasing a small portion of the Department’s internal communications it received from a whistleblower.” – Breitbart

The House Oversight Committee has demanded records and communications related to Walz’s China ties by November 4, 2023. As the investigation unfolds, both DHS and the Harris-Walz campaign have remained silent on the mounting allegations, raising further questions about the nature and extent of Walz’s connections to China.

Implications for National Security

The revelations about Walz’s extensive ties to China and the CCP’s apparent targeting of him for influence operations raise serious national security concerns. As the investigation continues, it will be crucial to determine the full extent of Walz’s connections and whether they pose a threat to American interests. The outcome of this inquiry could have significant implications for the upcoming election and the broader issue of foreign influence in U.S. politics.

“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 wrote in a letter to Mayorkas Tuesday.

As the situation develops, the American public will be watching closely to see how both the DHS and the Harris-Walz campaign respond to these serious allegations and the ongoing Congressional investigation.

Sources:

  1. China saw Tim Walz as a ‘target’ before VP pick and ‘someone they can get to DC’: internal DHS message
  2. James Comer Releases Internal DHS Message Revealing Concerns About CCP Targeting Tim Walz
  3. DHS employee warned colleagues that Walz’s nomination ‘feeds into’ China’s efforts to influence DC

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