Rep. Derrick Van Orden discusses Biden administration's response to EV materials being mined by children in Congo. American caught in failed coup attempt in Congo was on vacation and not politically engaged. U.S. offers help with investigation.
Key Points
Failed coup attempt in Congo involving Americans
U.S. offering help with investigation
American caught in coup was not politically engaged
Pros
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the attack and offered help with the investigation.
American caught in the coup was not politically engaged and was on vacation.
Cons
Six people were killed in the attack on the presidential palace and the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi.
Americans were named as part of the failed coup attempt in Congo.