The Left doesn’t like to play nice. But sometimes they cross the line.
And now a left-wing reporter is facing a lawsuit after committing a heinous act.
House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Journalist Seth Harp
The House Oversight Committee voted on January 7, 2026, to issue a subpoena to Rolling Stone contributing editor Seth Harp.
The decision requires Harp to testify regarding a post he made on X that identified a Delta Force commander involved in Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
The subpoena passed unanimously in a voice vote, with bipartisan support from both Republicans and Democrats.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), who introduced the motion, described Harp’s actions as “doxxing” the commander and leaking classified information related to the Venezuela mission.
Luna stated, “I have made a motion to subpoena Seth Harp, which passed unanimously with bipartisan support in committee, to face accountability for leaking classified intelligence related to Operation Absolute Resolve, including the doxxing of a U.S. Delta Force commander.”
She added, “That conduct is not protected journalism. It was reckless, dangerous, and put American lives at risk. The First Amendment does not give anyone a license to expose elite military personnel, compromise operations, or assist our adversaries under the guise of reporting. Congress has a constitutional duty to investigate when national security is endangered, and no one is above oversight.”
Luna also referred Harp to the Department of Justice for further review.
Details of Harp’s Post and Response
Harp posted a biography and photo of the Delta Force commander on X on January 5, 2026, shortly after the Venezuela operation.
The post included the commander’s full name, details about his family (including that he had a wife and five daughters, and the first name of his wife), and described him as the leader of the unit involved in capturing Maduro.
Harp referred to Maduro as “the rightful president” and accused President Donald Trump of “kidnapping” him.
He claimed the Delta Force action involved invading Venezuela, killing scores of people who posed no threat, and kidnapping Maduro and his wife.
Harp’s account was temporarily locked by X until he deleted the post.
In response, Harp denied doxxing, stating, “In no way did I ‘doxx’ the officer. I did not post any personally identifying information about him, such as his birthday, social security number, home address, phone number, email address, the names of his family members, or pictures of his house.”
He defended his reporting, saying, “The idea of a reporter ‘leaking classified intel’ is a contradiction in terms. The First Amendment and ironclad Supreme Court precedent permit journalists to publish classified documents. We don’t work for the government and it’s our job to expose secrets, not protect them for the convenience of high-ranking officials.”
He added, “It’s not ‘doxing’ to point out which high-ranking military officials are involved in breaking news events. That’s information that the public has a right to know.”
Harp also described Delta Force in a separate post as “an organization filled with cokeheads and pervaded by drug trafficking.”
Background and Committee Context
Harp is a former U.S. Army Reservist who served in Iraq, a former assistant attorney general in Texas, and now works as a journalist, including as a contributing editor at Rolling Stone.
He is affiliated with the left-leaning think tank New America.
The identities of Special Operations forces like Delta Force are generally classified and protected by the military.
The subpoena was part of a larger motion that also included subpoenas for co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, an amendment proposed by Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.).
Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) did not provide public comment on the Harp subpoena.
Press freedom organizations have raised concerns about the subpoena, describing it as an unusual step that could chill journalism.
The subpoena has not yet been formally issued, according to a committee spokeswoman.
