6 US Lawmakers Call Biden DOJ’s Adani Indictment a “Misguided Crusade”

Washington: Six US Congressmen have sharply criticized the Biden administration over its handling of the Adani Group case, describing the Department of Justice’s decision to indict Adani officials as a “misguided crusade.” In a strongly worded letter addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the lawmakers—Lance Gooden, Pat Fallon, Mike Haridopolos, Brandon Gill, William R. Timmons, and Brian Babin—demanded a probe into the DOJ’s actions.

Their letter contends that the indictment, which accused the Adani Group of preparing to bribe Indian officials, is unfounded. “This case rests on allegations tied solely to actions in India, with no demonstrable harm to US interests,” the lawmakers wrote. They argued that instead of pursuing the matter in the United States, the case should have been deferred to the appropriate Indian authorities.

The lawmakers warned that the decision risks straining relations with India, a key strategic partner, especially at a time when robust economic ties with India are considered vital to reviving America’s prosperity. They further criticized what they termed politically motivated actions driven by “left-wing megadonors,” asserting that such pursuits could undermine years of diplomatic efforts and bolster adversaries like China, which they claim is advancing its Belt and Road Initiative.

Emphasizing the importance of a balanced judicial process, the Congressmen urged Attorney General Bondi to review all records related to the case and to take corrective measures. “This selective pursuit does more harm than good to America’s interests and its relationship with a strategic geopolitical partner,” they stated, calling on the DOJ to reassess its approach.


This rewritten account integrates the core details from the initial report while stressing the lawmakers’ concerns over the potential diplomatic and economic fallout of the indictment, as well as the call for a thorough investigation into the DOJ’s conduct.