Republican Representative Mark Alford of Missouri has raised concerns about a potential security oversight involving Whiteman Air Force Base, a critical site housing the United States' nuclear-capable B-2 bombers.
During an appearance on NewsNation's "On Balance With Leland Vittert," Alford revealed that a former commander of the base was unaware of a nearby trailer park allegedly linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This revelation comes amid heightened scrutiny over foreign investments near sensitive military installations.
According to the Daily Caller, Alford discussed his conversation with the retired base commander, who left his post just two days before the classified "Midnight Hammer" operation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities in June 2025. "I just talked to the former commander of the base who retired two days before the Midnight Hammer strike, and he wasnt aware that this existed," Alford stated.
He emphasized the need for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to enhance its oversight capabilities, particularly concerning past transactions. Alford remarked, "The problem is that CFIUS needs to step up its game, and were going to help in doing that."
Alford criticized the Treasury Department's CFIUS unit for its lack of vigilance regarding the Whiteman property, despite its strategic importance. He noted, "We get CFIUS under the Treasury Department, and Im on the Financial Services General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees that, and we get them on the ball."
Alford attributed the oversight to the Biden administration, stating, "They did not even put Whiteman Air Force Base on their list of scrutiny."
Business records reveal a complex web of shell companies involved in the acquisition of the trailer park adjacent to Whiteman Air Force Base. Property Solutions 3603 LP, registered as a Missouri limited partnership on August 28, 2017, acquired the 25-acre RV park in Knob Noster, a small town near the base. Control of the park later transferred to a Georgia-based firm owned by Canadian nationals Esther Mei and Cheng Hu.
These individuals also manage Property Solutions 3603 and two additional companies, all sharing the same Michigan address.
The situation underscores the need for robust oversight of foreign investments, particularly those in proximity to critical national security assets. As Alford and others push for greater scrutiny, the role of CFIUS and the Treasury Department in safeguarding American interests remains a focal point of concern.
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