Comer dismisses Democratic group’s attack during Kentucky Derby.

Republican Rep. James Comer Responds to Democratic Activist Group’s Helicopter Stunt

Comer Shrugs Off Attack

Republican Rep. James Comer from Kentucky has responded to a helicopter stunt by the Democratic-aligned activist group Congressional Integrity Project. The group flew a helicopter over the Kentucky Derby with a banner calling for an investigation into the influential House Republican. However, Comer shrugged off the attack, claiming it would actually help his reputation rather than harm it.

Allegations Against Comer

The banner displayed a website URL: investigatecomer.com. The website directs users to an article in the Louisville Courier-Journal reporting on a letter requesting an investigation into the Republican leader for his actions while running for governor in 2015. During that campaign, Comer allegedly obtained and distributed leaked emails to intimidate a former girlfriend as well as his political opponent. Critics say he must be investigated for his possible involvement. The allegations stem from a profile piece on the congressman in the New York Times in March that detailed the scheme.

Comer’s Response

Comer responded to the helicopter banner on Saturday afternoon, claiming the stunt would actually do more to help his reputation rather than harm it. He tweeted, “This desperate political stunt by the Bidens is helping me so much politically in Kentucky today, I wonder if I will be required to list it as an in-kind donation from China on my next campaign finance report?” He also referenced his latest investigation regarding unclassified records detailing an alleged “criminal scheme” between then-Vice President Joe Biden and a foreign national during the Obama administration.

Comer’s Investigations

Comer issued a subpoena in conjunction with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on Wednesday, demanding access to an FBI-generated FD-1023 form they say details an exchange of money between Biden and a foreign national that may have influenced U.S. policy decisions. The two Republicans were tipped off about the document’s existence by a whistleblower, although it remains unclear what wrongdoing Biden is being accused of conducting. The subpoena is the latest development in House Republicans’ investigations into the president’s family and their business dealings, which became a focal point of their agenda after taking control of the lower chamber earlier this year. The Oversight Committee has made that a high priority in recent months, with Comer leading investigations into the Bidens’ business dealings “to determine if the Biden family has been targeted by foreign actors, if President Biden is compromised, and if there is a national security threat,” he wrote.

Conclusion

Comer’s investigations into the Bidens’ business dealings have become a high priority for the Oversight Committee in recent months. While the Democratic-aligned activist group Congressional Integrity Project attempted to attack Comer’s reputation, the Republican shrugged it off and claimed it would actually help him politically. The investigations into the Bidens’ alleged wrongdoing continue to be a focal point for House Republicans.