Washington, D.C. — New reporting has revealed that House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer is launching an investigation into a progressive influencer program over alleged campaign finance concerns. At the same time, he’s giving a pass to right-wing media figures who took $10 million in secret Russian government money to produce pro-Kremlin content for American audiences. Federal prosecutors revealed in 2024 that Russian state outlet RT secretly funneled millions through shell companies to pay MAGA influencers, with one influencer reportedly paid $400,000 per month. RT employees edited content without disclosure and pressured influencers to amplify Russian talking points. Comer never called a single hearing.
In response, Congressional Integrity Project Senior Advisor Kyle Herrig released the following statement:
“James Comer has once again proven he’s more interested in political theater than real oversight. He’ll use his power to target progressive creators over process questions while turning a blind eye to MAGA personalities who literally took Kremlin cash to spread Russian propaganda to American voters. If Comer had any genuine interest in foreign influence in our politics, he’d start there. This shameful double standard makes clear that Republicans care more about silencing political opponents than protecting our country from actual foreign interference.”
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