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Chairman Smith Demands Records, Alleges CCP Ties

9/5/2025

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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith requests records from The People’s Forum, alleging foreign agent activities for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Smith accuses the nonprofit of inciting violence after Hamas' attacks in Israel.
He threatens legal action if the group does not comply by September 18.
The People’s Forum reportedly received $20 million from Neville Roy Singham, raising foreign influence concerns.

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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith requests records from The People’s Forum, alleging foreign agent activities for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Smith accuses the nonprofit of inciting violence after Hamas' attacks in Israel.
He threatens legal action if the group does not comply by September 18.
The People’s Forum reportedly received $20 million from Neville Roy Singham, raising foreign influence concerns.