Washington: Republican lawmaker Lance Gooden has slammed the Joe Biden administration for investigating Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, warning it could strain key alliances. In a letter to US Attorney General Merrick B Garland, Gooden asked, “What will the US do if India refuses an extradition request?”
The five-term Republican lawmaker has questioned the Department of Justice's ‘selective actions’ against foreign entities, their impact on US alliances and economic growth, and any links to George Soros. “The Department of Justice’s selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners like India, one of America’s strongest allies in the Asia-Pacific region,” Gooden said in his letter dated January 7.
“Instead of pursuing cases with tenuous jurisdiction and limited relevance to the US interests, the DOJ (Department of Justice) should focus on punishing bad actors at home, rather than chasing rumors abroad,” he added. Gooden said that targeting entities that invest tens of billions of dollars and create tens of thousands of jobs for Americans only harms the US in the long run.
“When we forego real threats from violent crime, economic espionage, and CCP influence and go after those who contribute to our economic growth, it discourages valuable new investors who are hopeful of investing in our country,” he said.
“An unwelcome and politically charged atmosphere for investors will only stall efforts to revitalize America’s industrial base and economic growth, directly undermine President Trump’s commitment to revive the economy with increased investments.
