The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into the Biden-Harris administration’s alleged use of taxpayer-funded resources to fly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pennsylvania, a key battleground state ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Sept 21, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with all 100 Senators in the Old Senate Chamber in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting with members of Congress at the US Capitol, the Pentagon and US President Joe Biden at the White House to make a case for further military aid. Mandatory Credit: Shawn Thew/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

The inquiry, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), centers around accusations that the administration may have misused government assets to assist Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, Fox News reports.

In letters addressed to the White House, the Pentagon, and the Department of Justice (DOJ), Comer requested documents and information regarding the administration’s decision to transport Zelensky to Pennsylvania.

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“Chairman Comer today is opening an investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration using taxpayer-funded resources to fly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pennsylvania to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

In 2019, the Democrat-controlled House impeached President Donald J. Trump for abuse of power under the theory that he attempted to use a foreign leader—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—to benefit his 2020 presidential campaign, despite a lack of any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of President Trump.

Now, the Biden-Harris Administration is flying the same foreign leader on an American-taxpayer-funded flight to Pennsylvania, a battleground state for Harris’s campaign.

If the Biden-Harris Administration attempted to use a foreign leader to benefit the Vice President’s presidential campaign, this is an abuse of power and misuse of taxpayer dollars.” – Oversight Committee

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The move, according to Comer, raises concerns of potential election interference by a foreign leader, especially in a state critical to the upcoming election.

“In 2019, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives impeached President Donald J. Trump for abuse of power under the theory that he attempted to use a foreign leader — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — to benefit his 2020 presidential campaign, despite a lack of any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of President Trump,” Comer wrote in the letter.

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Comer argued that the Biden-Harris administration may now be engaging in similar actions by flying Zelensky to Pennsylvania on a U.S. taxpayer-funded flight, and questioned whether the administration is attempting to use Zelensky to bolster Harris’s campaign.

Pennsylvania is widely regarded as a pivotal state in the 2024 election, with political analysts viewing it as a difficult battleground for Harris to secure.

“The Committee seeks to determine whether the Biden-Harris administration attempted to use a foreign leader to benefit Vice President Harris’s presidential campaign and, if so, necessarily committed an abuse of power,” Comer stated.

Comer highlighted that Zelensky’s visit to Pennsylvania included a meeting with Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro.

He also pointed to recent remarks Zelensky made in a media interview, where the Ukrainian leader criticized former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio).

Zelensky called Vance “too radical” and expressed skepticism that Trump could effectively stop the ongoing war in Ukraine—one of Trump’s key campaign promises.

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“This rhetoric coming from a foreign leader, released in anticipation of a U.S.-taxpayer funded visit about the current administration’s political opponent, is highly concerning,” Comer wrote.

He added that the committee is investigating any coordination or communication between the Biden-Harris administration, Pennsylvania’s Office of the Governor, and President Zelensky regarding the use of government resources for political purposes.

In his letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Comer noted that the DOJ has been vigilant in addressing foreign election interference, particularly from adversarial nations.

However, he emphasized that no foreign actor, regardless of their relationship with the U.S., should be allowed to influence American elections.

“The House Oversight Committee believes no foreign actor — whether or not deemed ‘malign’ by DOJ — should be permitted to interfere in American elections,” Comer asserted.

Comer sent his inquiry to Garland, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and White House Counsel Edward Siskel. He has requested that the relevant agencies provide documentation and records regarding the matter by October 2.

This investigation comes at a critical time as the 2024 presidential race heats up. Pennsylvania, with its 19 electoral votes, is expected to play a decisive role in determining the next president.

Zelensky’s visit, along with his public comments about Trump and Vance, has intensified scrutiny over the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the trip and raised questions about the potential political motivations behind it.

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The Biden-Harris administration has not yet responded to the specific allegations raised by the Oversight Committee, but it has repeatedly stated that its foreign policy decisions, including its support for Ukraine in the ongoing war against Russia, are based on national security interests rather than electoral considerations.

Nonetheless, the timing of Zelensky’s visit and his criticism of the Trump campaign have fueled Republican concerns over potential election interference.

The investigation by Comer and the House Oversight Committee is the latest in a series of inquiries into the Biden-Harris administration’s activities as Republicans continue to scrutinize the White House’s policies and decisions in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

Original article below:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked controversy during his latest visit to the United States, where he not only appealed for more American taxpayer funding but also took the opportunity to criticize former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance (R-OH).

Sept 21, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with all 100 Senators in the Old Senate Chamber in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 21, 2023. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington meeting with members of Congress at the US Capitol, the Pentagon and US President Joe Biden at the White House to make a case for further military aid. Mandatory Credit: Shawn Thew/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK

Zelensky, who has been seeking continued U.S. support amid the ongoing war with Russia, made his remarks during an interview with The New Yorker and while touring an ammunition factory in Pennsylvania.

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Zelensky, who was flown to the U.S. on a U.S. Air Force jet, expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to end the war in Ukraine, despite the former president’s promises to do so. “My feeling is that Trump doesn’t really know how to stop the war even if he might think he knows how,” Zelensky told The New Yorker.

He added, “With this war, oftentimes, the deeper you look at it, the less you understand. I’ve seen many leaders who were convinced they knew how to end it tomorrow, and as they waded deeper into it, they realized it’s not that simple.”

Republican presidential nominee Donld Trump, left, vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance during the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. The second day of the RNC focused on crime and border policies.

The Ukrainian president also took aim at JD Vance, criticizing the senator for his position on the war.

Zelensky dismissed Vance’s views as “too radical,” suggesting that Vance’s approach would lead to global conflict. “I don’t take Vance’s words seriously because, if this were a plan, then America is headed for global conflict. It will involve Israel, Lebanon, Iran, Taiwan, China, as well as many African countries,” Zelensky said in the interview.

Zelensky’s comments have raised eyebrows, particularly because they come during a U.S. visit funded by American taxpayers.

Dan Caldwell pointed out that Zelensky was flown to Pennsylvania on a U.S. Air Force C-17, prompting criticism over the use of taxpayer resources.

During his time in Pennsylvania, Zelensky toured an ammunition factory alongside Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

The tour included a stop at a bomb production facility where Zelensky and Shapiro signed bombs.

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And it wasn’t just bombs that Zelensky and Shaprio signed. They also signed an agreement between Pennsylvania and the Zaporizhzhia Regional State (Military) Administration.

This event has fueled concerns about foreign involvement in U.S. politics, with some questioning the appropriateness of Zelensky’s actions on American soil.

Donald Trump Jr. was quick to criticize Zelensky’s behavior during the visit, highlighting the timing of Zelensky’s attacks on the Republican presidential ticket.

Trump Jr. referenced the recent assassination attempt on his father, former President Trump, by a man who was reportedly obsessed with Ukraine. “So a foreign leader who has received billions of dollars in funding from American taxpayers comes to our country and has the nerve to attack the GOP ticket for President?” Trump Jr. asked. “And he does this right after a pro-Ukraine zealot tried to assassinate my father? Disgraceful!”

The timing of Zelensky’s visit also coincides with the Biden-Harris administration’s recent announcement of additional financial aid to Ukraine.

In June, Vice President Kamala Harris pledged another $1.5 billion in support for Ukraine, further entangling the U.S. in the conflict.

Zelensky’s criticism of Trump comes as the former president continues to express confidence that he can bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

During a recent interview on X Spaces, Trump stated, “I want to get Russia to settle up with Ukraine and stop this—millions of people being killed, far greater than the number you read about. But I want to get that done before I even take office, I want to get that done as president-elect.”

Trump added that the conflict must be resolved, citing the massive loss of life and destruction of cities.

He also blamed the Biden-Harris administration for allowing the war to escalate, stating that Russia would have never invaded Ukraine if he were still in office. “They looked at that and they said, ‘This country is no longer run by Trump. This country is run by stupid people,’” Trump said.

Zelensky’s remarks about Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, focused on Vance’s position that Ukraine must make certain concessions to end the war.

Zelensky rejected this idea, telling The New Yorker that the notion of Ukraine sacrificing territory is unacceptable. “The idea that the world should end this war at Ukraine’s expense is unacceptable,” Zelensky said. He added that such a scenario “would have no basis in international norms, in U.N. statute, in justice,” and that it would not necessarily end the war.

Zelensky’s trip to the U.S. and his involvement in American political discourse have drawn sharp criticism from Republicans.

Many view his comments as inappropriate for a foreign leader, particularly one who relies heavily on U.S. financial and military aid.

The fact that Zelensky used an official U.S. Air Force plane for his visit has only added to the controversy, with some arguing that the Ukrainian president’s trip was more about politics than securing aid for his war-torn country.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Pennsylvania remains a critical battleground state.

Both Trump and Harris have made the state a focal point of their campaigns, and recent polls show a tight race between the two candidates.

People react at the Mesa Convention Center while watching former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate on Sept. 10, 2024.

Trump continues to rally strong support in the state, particularly in areas like Luzerne County, where voter registration has recently flipped in favor of the Republican Party for the first time in decades.

Zelensky’s public criticism of the Trump-Vance ticket comes at a delicate time, as the U.S. remains deeply divided over its role in the Russia-Ukraine war.

While some Americans support providing aid to Ukraine, there is growing frustration over the costs associated with the conflict.

Trump’s promise to bring an end to the war before taking office resonates with many voters who are weary of the ongoing conflict and the financial burden it places on the U.S.

The tension between Zelensky and the Republican ticket is likely to continue as the 2024 election draws nearer.

For now, Zelensky remains focused on securing continued U.S. support, even as he navigates the complexities of American politics.

Whether his criticism of Trump and Vance will have any lasting impact on the election remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Ukrainian leader is not shying away from making his voice heard in the U.S.

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