
Biden-Harris administration faces legal challenge over alleged cover-up of military official’s Iran connections.
Leaving the White House won’t stop patriots from holding President Joe Biden accountable.
At a Glance
- America First Legal sues Biden-Harris administration for obstructing investigation into Pentagon official Ariane Tabatabai
- Lawsuit accuses Pentagon of stonewalling probe into Tabatabai and other officials, including former Iran envoy Robert Malley
- Concerns raised about potential back-channel diplomacy with Iran by senior officials
- America First Legal seeks documents related to leaked classified intelligence on Israel’s plans against Iran
America First Legal Takes on Biden-Harris Administration
In a bold move to uncover potential national security risks, America First Legal, a nonprofit oversight group, has filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration. The group alleges that the administration is obstructing an investigation into Ariane Tabatabai, a senior Pentagon employee with links to a pro-Iran influence group. This legal action highlights growing concerns about the administration’s handling of sensitive Middle East relations and potential compromises in national security.
The lawsuit not only targets the investigation into Tabatabai but also encompasses other officials, including former Iran envoy Robert Malley, who is currently under investigation for mishandling classified information. These developments raise serious questions about the integrity of the administration’s foreign policy decision-making process, especially concerning Iran and Israel.
Controversial Promotion and Stonewalling Tactics
Despite the swirling controversy, Tabatabai was promoted to deputy assistant secretary of defense, leading the force education and training division. This promotion, in the face of ongoing investigations, has only fueled further suspicion and criticism. The Pentagon’s response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests has been less than satisfactory, citing a “complex processing queue” and “unusual circumstances” as reasons for delays.
“The Biden-Harris administration has appointed pro-Iranian apologists and influence agents to sensitive positions in the departments of defense and state,” Reed Rubinstein, America First Legal’s senior vice president said.
This statement from Rubinstein encapsulates the core of the organization’s concerns. The alleged appointment of individuals sympathetic to Iran to key positions in defense and state departments raises alarming questions about the administration’s priorities and potential vulnerabilities in our national security apparatus.
The lawsuit and FOIA requests have been expanded to include communications since a classified intelligence leak appeared on a pro-Iran Telegram channel. This leak reportedly forced Israel to delay an attack on Iran, sparking suspicions that administration figures may have been involved in releasing the information. America First Legal is now seeking records related to “Iran,” “Israel,” “leak,” “investigation,” and “Telegram” to understand the administration’s response to this critical breach.
The Department of Defense, however, blames the whole issue on a “complex processing queue.”
The Defense Department’s use of bureaucratic language to explain delays in responding to FOIA requests is concerning. This “complex processing queue” excuse seems to be a thinly veiled attempt to avoid transparency and accountability. It’s crucial for the American people to have access to information that could reveal potential threats to our national security and the integrity of our foreign policy.
The Pentagon’s Denial and Ongoing Concerns
While the Pentagon denies Tabatabai’s involvement in the leak or being a person of interest in the investigation, the lack of transparency and cooperation with FOIA requests only serves to deepen suspicions. The Biden-Harris administration’s handling of this situation raises serious questions about their commitment to national security and their willingness to prioritize potentially misguided diplomatic efforts with Iran over the safety and interests of the United States and its allies.