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James Comer Jr.: “If they don't agree to come, we're going to subpoena them.”

Featuring: James Comer Jr., Republican | U.S. House Kentucky, 1st Congressional District

Minnesota Is 'GROUND ZERO' for government fraud, says Rep James Comer

Published January 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:36

And, you know, looking at that shouting match you had, how confident are you at getting anyone to comply? Well, If they don't agree to come, we're going to subpoena them. And both Tim Waltz and Attorney General Keith Ellison both served in Congress. They know what a congressional subpoena is. And I think they know that the whole Republican conference is serious about people showing up for fraud hearings. (00:36–00:39)

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