Singham-linked nonprofits defy House ultimatum, blast 'MAGA-led witch hunt'

Two advocacy groups tied to the wealthy Marxist businessman Neville Roy Singham have refused to hand over financial records demanded by the House Ways and Means Committee, arguing that the inquiry is political retaliation that violates their free-speech protections. The People's Forum Inc. and BreakThrough News responded in letters this week after the panel warned that it would seek sworn depositions from their leaders, and from Singham himself, if the earlier subpoenas went unanswered, according to Fox News.

Chairman Jason Smith, a Missouri Republican, is leading an examination of whether millions of dollars moving through Singham's web of tax-exempt groups serve the interests of the Chinese Communist Party in America. The People's Forum labeled the effort a "MAGA-led witch hunt." BreakThrough News and its backers say the committee is really going after its coverage of Israel and immigration enforcement, while lawmakers insist their focus is money and organizational structure.

BreakThrough's lawyers said in an Oct. 20 letter that threatening seven newsroom staffers with depositions amounts to holding them hostage. They also noted that Singham, who lives in Shanghai, is a U. S. citizen.

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