Published 08/16/2024 6:23:00 p.m.

House Republicans open probe into Walz engagement with China

House Republicans have initiated an investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s connections to China, shifting scrutiny from President Joe Biden to the new 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate.
Rep. James Comer expressed concerns over Walz’s "concerning ties" to China and requested documents related to his interactions with Chinese entities.
Following Walz's selection as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, Republicans are using his China ties as a political attack, alongside criticism of his military service and legislative record.

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Washington Times

House Republicans probe Walz's 'longstanding connections' to China

The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's "longstanding connections" to China over concerns the Chinese Communist Party could influence his decision-making.

08/16/2024 4:55:00 p.m.·United States

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The Hill

House Republicans open probe into Walz engagement with China

House Republicans are seizing on Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s role leading field trips to China as the basis for a new probe.

08/16/2024 5:55:07 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

House Oversight opens investigation into Tim Walz’s ties to China

The House Oversight Committee launched an investigation into vice presidential candidate Tim Walz over his long-standing history with China over concerns it could pose national security threats if he were elevated to the White House next year.

08/16/2024 3:17:45 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

US House Republicans launch investigation into Walz's 'extensive engagement' with China

House Oversight Committee head sends letter to FBI director requesting documents, information - Anadolu Ajansı

08/16/2024 9:48:39 p.m.

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Star Tribune

House Republicans launch probe into Tim Walz’s relationship to China

In a letter to the FBI director, House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer wrote that the Minnesota governor had “concerning ties” to China, citing the governor’s dozens of trips there.

08/16/2024 11:42:55 p.m.·Minneapolis, United States

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Portland Press Herald

House Republicans launch probe into Walz’s relationship to China

Since Walz’s selection as Kamala Harris’s running mate, Republicans and Trump allies have taken up Walz’s relationship with China as a line of attack, alongside questioning his military service and criticizing his legislative efforts as Minnesota’s governor.

08/16/2024 10:36:35 p.m.·Portland, United States

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