Vice President Kamala Harris is facing scrutiny over her role in the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, with allegations of potential collusion with a gun control group founded by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has accused the Biden-Harris administration of stonewalling an investigation into these claims.
The controversy centers around the office's communications with Everytown for Gun Safety regarding a lawsuit filed by the city of Chicago against firearms manufacturer Glock Inc. The lawsuit alleges that Glock knowingly sold pistols that could be converted into fully automatic weapons, enabling criminals to make illegal alterations.
The Oversight Committee has raised concerns about the White House's involvement in pressuring Glock to change its pistol designs in response to the lawsuit. Additionally, there are allegations that the ATF used encrypted apps and text messages to communicate with officials in the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Representative James Comer has criticized the administration for prioritizing collaboration with anti-Second Amendment groups over transparency and accountability. Despite multiple requests for information, both the White House and the ATF have failed to respond to inquiries from the committee.
Chicago and Everytown for Gun Safety recently requested the dismissal of the original complaint against Glock, opting instead to file an expanded complaint that includes additional defendants. The city of Chicago, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Glock Inc. have not provided comments on the matter.
The unfolding investigation raises questions about the administration's approach to gun violence prevention and its potential impact on the upcoming presidential race. As the Oversight Committee continues to push for transparency, the public awaits further developments in this ongoing controversy.
