U.S. Senator Josh Hawley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley | Official U.S. Senate headshot
In a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley raised concerns regarding the Department of the Interior's interactions with dark-money groups that support left-wing environmental initiatives. Senator Hawley directly questioned Secretary Deb Haaland about the department's practices, asking, "Is it common practice at your department to meet with dark-money groups off the books and conceal it from the public?"
Continuing his line of inquiry, Senator Hawley highlighted the issue of foreign billionaires funding these dark-money groups and meeting with department leadership without public disclosure. He emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability, stating, "The American people should be in charge—not the foreign billionaires."
The exchange between Senator Hawley and Secretary Haaland brought to light the issue of undisclosed meetings with external entities that have a stake in environmental policies. This scrutiny underscores growing concerns about potential corruption within the Interior Department and the broader Biden Administration.
For more details on the interaction between Senator Hawley and Secretary Haaland, the full exchange can be viewed online.
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