US Congressman Lance Gooden has sent a scathing letter to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, questioning the Biden administration’s decision to indict Indian business magnate Gautam Adani. Gooden, a five-term Republican lawmaker, expressed concerns that this move could jeopardize critical US alliances, particularly with India, a vital partner in the Asia-Pacific region.
In his letter, Gooden argued that the selective nature of the indictment undermines diplomatic relations between the US and India, potentially harming their strategic partnership. He also accused the Biden administration of having a political agenda, suggesting that the true motive behind the indictment is to disrupt former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Gooden stated, “The true goal is disruption for President Trump,” implying that the move is politically motivated rather than based on legal concerns. He emphasized that the Department of Justice’s selective actions risk damaging critical alliances with key partners like India.
The congressman urged the DOJ to focus on punishing bad actors at home instead of pursuing cases with tenuous jurisdiction and limited relevance to US interests. He warned that targeting entities that invest heavily in the US and create thousands of jobs for Americans would ultimately harm the country’s economic growth.
Gooden’s letter comes amid concerns that the Biden administration’s actions could have lasting implications on US-India relations. The congressman demanded answers on the DOJ’s selective prosecution of foreign entities and the potential harm such actions pose to US global alliances and economic growth.
The indictment of Gautam Adani has sparked controversy, with many questioning the DOJ’s jurisdiction and motives. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to Gooden’s concerns and the potential implications for US-India relations.
