VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-21
“After months of delay, I am disappointed but not surprised to see yet another attempt by tax-exempt organizations connected to Shanghai Singham to evade scrutiny. Tax-exempt status is a privilege, not a right. When organizations that receive generous taxpayer-funded benefits refuse to comply with lawful congressional oversight about potential foreign influence, the American people have every right to know what they are hiding. And we will continue pushing until the truth is uncovered.”
Jason Smith · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Jason Smith criticized the nonprofits for attempting to evade congressional scrutiny.
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