GOP Accuses Biden-Harris Administration of ‘Stonewalling’ Gun Control Probe
By Mick Farthing|September 2, 2024
GOP Accuses Biden-Harris Administration of ‘Stonewalling’ Gun Control Probe

Kamala Harris has been actively promoting her record as a tough former prosecutor, proudly emphasizing her supposed role in the Biden administration. As the face of many of the White House’s programs, she’s positioned herself as a key player in the fight against crime. But behind the scenes, there’s a different story unfolding, one that raises questions about the true focus of the administration’s efforts.

After all, we know Harris has done bunk-all over the last four years!

While Harris champions her prosecutorial past, the House Oversight and Accountability Committee is raising alarms about potential actions by the office she oversees. The committee has been met with silence from the White House and the ATF, both of which have failed to respond to multiple inquiries. It seems there’s more happening than meets the eye, as investigations into the office’s dealings take on a life of their own.

From Fox News:
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee says the Biden-Harris administration is stonewalling an investigation into potential “collusion” with a gun control group founded by billionaire former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to boost Chicago’s lawsuit against Glock Inc.

Since June, neither the White House nor the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, better known as the ATF, has responded to multiple inquiries from the committee.

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has accused the Biden-Harris administration of stonewalling its investigation into possible “collusion” with a gun control group founded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg. This is all part of a broader effort to boost a lawsuit by the city of Chicago against Glock Inc., one of the world’s most recognized firearm manufacturers.

It’s an interesting turn of events, especially for an administration that’s supposed to be laser-focused on reducing crime. Instead, it seems they’re more interested in playing legal games with companies that supply firearms to law enforcement. And it gets even juicier—since June, the White House and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) have been curiously silent, ignoring multiple inquiries from the committee. Makes you wonder what they might be hiding, doesn’t it?

Now let’s get to the heart of the matter. The controversy revolves around the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which Kamala Harris has been proudly overseeing. The committee, led by Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., suspects this office might have been working a little too closely with Everytown for Gun Safety, the Bloomberg-backed gun control group, to push Chicago’s lawsuit against Glock. The lawsuit alleges that Glock knowingly allowed its pistols to be modified into fully automatic weapons—a claim that, if proven true, could have significant implications for the firearms industry.

But here’s where it gets even more concerning. The ATF, under Harris’s watchful eye, allegedly used encrypted apps and text messages to communicate with officials in the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Comer and his committee have been chasing after these communications, demanding transparency, but so far, they’ve been met with a stone wall. The ATF missed a critical deadline to respond on August 28, adding fuel to the fire of suspicion.

Chicago’s lawsuit is trying to pin the blame on Glock for modifications that criminals make after the guns are legally sold. The city claims Glock should have done more to prevent these alterations, even though these modifications are illegal and happen outside the company’s control. It’s a slippery slope that could lead to manufacturers being held accountable for crimes they have no hand in—a dangerous precedent that could extend far beyond firearms.

And let’s not forget, this is the same Glock that’s the go-to sidearm for 65% of law enforcement agencies across the country, including the Chicago Police Department and even the ATF itself. It’s almost comical—blame the gun maker for criminals breaking the law while at the same time relying on their products to protect our streets. The logic here is as twisted as the modifications the lawsuit claims to combat.

In the end, this isn’t just about one lawsuit. It’s about a White House that seems more interested in advancing a gun control agenda than in pursuing real criminals. And with Kamala Harris at the helm of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, it raises serious questions about where this administration’s priorities truly lie. Meanwhile, the American people—and the committee—are left waiting for answers that may never come.

Key Takeaways:

  • Investigation Stonewalled: The House Oversight Committee is investigating potential collusion between the White House and Everytown for Gun Safety, but the White House and ATF have not responded to inquiries.
  • Focus on Gun Manufacturers: The controversy centers on allegations that the Biden-Harris administration is more focused on targeting legal gun manufacturers like Glock than on prosecuting criminals.
  • Concerns Over Transparency: The lack of response from the administration raises concerns about transparency and the true priorities of the White House’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention, overseen by Kamala Harris.

Source: Fox News

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Mick Farthing
Mick is a freelance writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He is a regular contributor for the Patriot Journal.
Mick is a freelance writer, cartoonist, and graphic designer. He is a regular contributor for the Patriot Journal.
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