Jayapal: I Would Vote to Expel Swalwell from Congress
Rep. Eric Swalwell denies the sexual-assault allegations and, according to the host, calls them false and politically motivated.
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TAP FOR WHYOn NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she would vote to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell and said he should leave the California governor’s race. Swalwell denies the sexual-assault allegations, which the article says were made by a former staff member.
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47 OUTLETSAcross the political spectrum, outlets are reporting on Representative Eric Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Mainstream and left-leaning sources like NBC News and Blue Virginia emphasize the bipartisan nature of the fallout, highlighting calls for expulsion from fellow Democrats. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Next News Network and Breitbart frame the event as a "meltdown," frequently connecting the current scandal to previous controversies regarding Swalwell's past security ties.
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