Washington, April 21 -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman James. R Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement slamming Chairman Comer for abandoning oversight and shielding the Trump administration from accountability.

"Since the Epstein files came to light and Democrats forced a subpoena for Pam Bondi, Chairman Comer has deliberately ground the House Oversight Committee to a halt.

Rather than enforcing subpoenas and following the facts, Comer has shut down the Committee's core oversight functions to protect Donald Trump, his Cabinet, and his political allies. He is blocking votes, stripping Members of the power...