NW Kentucky News

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer is pressing forward with an investigation into Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan's involvement in campaign events for Democratic candidates. In a recent communication, Chairman Comer requested documents and communications to determine if Khan's participation in these events aligns with legal and ethical standards.

"The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is continuing to investigate the politicization of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under your leadership," stated Chairman Comer. "During this election season, you have engaged in partisan political activities with numerous Democrat congressional candidates, undermining the FTC’s independence and its mission to protect American consumers regardless of partisan affiliation."

Reports indicate that Chair Khan has been or will be attending several campaign events alongside Democrats seeking election or re-election to the Senate. This inquiry marks the latest effort by the Oversight Committee to examine potential politicization within the FTC under Khan's leadership. Since June 2023, the committee has sought information from the FTC concerning allegations of power abuses, foreign collusion, and other issues related to merger reviews.

"During your tenure as Chair, you have consistently demonstrated your disregard for ethical norms and willingness to serve as a political tool of the Biden-Harris Administration," added Chairman Comer. "As FTC Chair, you should be working to protect the American consumer instead of abusing taxpayer time and resources as an advocate for the Biden-Harris Administration and a campaign prop for Democrat congressional candidates."

The full letter addressed to FTC Chair Lina Khan can be accessed for further details.