Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Refuses to Say if He Pushed Swalwell to Resign
Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following several detailed allegations of sexual assault and drugging.
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TAP FOR WHYHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to disclose private conversations regarding Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation following multiple allegations of sexual assault and drugging.
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18 OUTLETSOutlets across the spectrum are reporting on Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Right-leaning sources like Fox News and Breitbart emphasize a "culture of silence" among Democrats and use more severe language regarding the accusations. In contrast, center and left-leaning outlets like AP News and The Intercept focus on the broader institutional reckoning in Congress and the speed of the Democratic party's response compared to past scandals.
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