Top Biden Administration Official Refuses to Testify to Congress, Could Be Held in Contempt

A former White House official defied a subpoena.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: Andy Slavitt (L) attends the 26th Annual Webby Awards on May 16, 2022 in New York City. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards

A top former government official has defied a subpoena from the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially setting up contempt proceedings.

Andrew Slavitt, who served in 2021 as a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, refused to appear on Jan. 31 pursuant to the subpoena, according to letters reviewed by The Epoch Times.