Overview
- The House Oversight Committee voted unanimously with bipartisan support to compel Seth Harp's testimony and referred his conduct to the Department of Justice.
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna led the move, alleging Harp doxxed a Delta Force officer and revealed classified details of Operation Absolute Resolve.
- Harp posted the officer’s name, photo, and biographical information, including the spouse’s first name, and argues the material was publicly available.
- Press freedom advocates say the subpoena chills lawful reporting and note journalists can publish classified information they did not illegally obtain.
- Military identities in units like Delta Force are typically protected for security, while Harp contends identifying a senior figure in a major operation serves the public interest.