In a recent development that has raised eyebrows, the sudden death of Angela Chao, CEO of Foremost Group and sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, is reportedly being investigated as a potential criminal case.
Chao, aged 50, was discovered deceased in the early hours of February 11, after being extricated from a vehicle that had plunged into a pond on a private ranch in Johnson City, Texas, approximately 40 miles from Austin. The Blanco County Sheriff's Office, which is spearheading the investigation, has stated that the incident was not a typical accident.
Initially, the authorities appeared to consider the incident as a straightforward accident. However, in a recent letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Sheriff's Office expressed a shift in their perspective. "Although the preliminary investigation indicated this was an unfortunate accident, the Sheriff's Office is still investigating this accident as a criminal matter until they have sufficient evidence to rule out criminal activity," the letter read.
Chao's death occurred roughly two weeks ago in Blanco County, Texas, and since then, little information has been released to the public. However, it is known that Chao was the CEO of Foremost, a shipping company founded by her father, James Chao. She was also the sister-in-law of Senator McConnell.
Xi Van Fleet, a commentator and author who fled Communist China and has since gained prominence in the U.S. for her anti-CCP stance, shared further details about Chao in a tweet. She revealed that James Chao, Angela's father, had strong connections with the CCP and was a personal friend of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin. Angela Chao herself was a board member of the CCP's Bank of China and China Ship Building Co., which constructs ships for the CCP's Navy.
Furthermore, her husband, Jim Breyer's joint venture firm, IDG Capital, was added to the Pentagon's list of 'Chinese military companies' on February 9th, just a day before Angela's death.
In late February, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he would be stepping down from his leadership position in November, although he would continue to serve in the Senate. While McConnell did not provide a specific reason for his decision, he did mention the recent death of his wife's youngest sister, prompting introspection. "The end of my contributions are closer than Id prefer," McConnell stated.
The ranch where Chao's death occurred is owned by a corporate entity linked to her husband, venture capitalist Jim Breyer, who maintains an office in Austin. Chao was the sister of McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, who has served as secretary of both the U.S. Labor and Transportation departments. Their parents founded the Foremost Group.
As the investigation into Chao's death continues, authorities have remained reticent, releasing minimal information. The Blanco County Sheriff's public information officer informed the attorney general that reports, 911 logs, audio and video evidence, and other material should not yet be released to media outlets that requested them, including CNBC.
At this juncture, the circumstances surrounding Chao's death remain enigmatic, and it is unclear what role, if any, Mitch McConnell may have in the matter. What is certain, however, is the tragic loss of a life, and our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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