Congressman Fires Staffer With Ties to Chinese Embassy, Investigation Called For

Congressman Fires Staffer With Ties to Chinese Embassy, Investigation Called For
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on the evening of Aug. 6, 2022. Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images
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According to the National Review, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) fired a staffer when her connection to the Chinese embassy was brought to the Congressman’s attention. Barbara Hamlett, employed as a scheduler at Beyer’s office since August 2019, allegedly facilitated meetings between other congressional staffers and Chinese embassy staff in Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, the House Sergeant at Arms (SAA) notified Beyer’s office about the investigation into Hamlett, which was triggered by reports from several congressional aids Hamlett apparently had approached.

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