Rep. Randy Feenstra, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Randy Feenstra, U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra expressed gratitude towards the Trump Administration and FBI Director Kash Patel following the arrest of two Chinese nationals. The individuals were apprehended for allegedly smuggling a dangerous pathogen into the United States, intended for research at the University of Michigan.
Feenstra highlighted concerns about national security and agricultural safety in his statement: “I want to thank President Trump and FBI Director Patel for arresting two Chinese nationals with ties to the Chinese Community Party who unlawfully smuggled a dangerous fungus into our country. This highly contagious pathogen is very destructive to agriculture and can even harm human health."
He further commented on broader issues related to foreign influence, stating, "From buying up our farmland to infiltrating our universities, this is a stark reminder that the CCP will do anything to undermine our national security and agricultural dominance." Feenstra reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with President Trump in safeguarding the nation from such threats.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between the United States and China regarding security and intellectual property matters.
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