Maxine Waters, the Democratic congresswoman, took to Twitter again to ‘demand’ Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, to attend the House Committee hearing to talk about the collapse of FTX on December 13.
It is imperative that you attend our hearing on the 13th, and we are willing to schedule continued hearings if there is more information to be shared later. (3/3)
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) December 5, 2022
On December 2, the California district 43 representatives first contacted Bankman-Fried and thanked the former CEO for being open about FTX’s demise. It wasn’t a demand or subpoena to testify; it was an invitation.
Waters was blunt about the significance of Bankman-Fried appearing in Washington to testify, suggesting that her patience with Bankman-Fried is running thin.
.@SBF_FTX,
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) December 5, 2022
Based on your role as CEO and your media interviews over the past few weeks, it’s clear to us that the information you have thus far is sufficient for testimony. (1/3) https://t.co/YUVVjOkC40
As you know, the collapse of FTX has harmed over one million people. Your testimony would not only be meaningful to Members of Congress, but is also critical to the American people. (2/3)
— Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) December 5, 2022
The Congresswoman’s and Bankman-Fried’s exchange of words has sparked a lot of discussion on Crypto Twitter.
Now this is looking more appropriate.
— Alexandre Lores 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇺 (@alexandre_lores) December 5, 2022
Ms Waters, with all due respect – let's stop flirting with the inevitable outcome and cut the crap.
— Genia🔥 (@Genia_xx) December 5, 2022
Begin the process of extradition to bring him back to US soil where he can be tried and properly judged for his gross and fraudulent misconduct.
Send a subpoena. pic.twitter.com/hsroD7ZaWM
It is unknown if Bankman-Fried will appear to testify on December 13; nonetheless, a large queue of government representatives and authorities are eager to talk with the former millionaire.