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Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, while maintaining his innocence regarding the most serious claims.
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Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced their departures from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and impending expulsion votes led by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
Speaker of the House
commenting critic
critic of misconduct
critic and resolution supporter
subject of separate ethics probe
Ranking Member of Ethics Committee
House Minority Leader
sponsor of expulsion resolution
subject of separate ethics probe
Media outlets across the political spectrum are providing uniformly negative coverage of Swalwell’s resignation and the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. While center-left sources like The Daily Beast focus on the procedural pressure from the House Ethics Committee, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and The American Spectator emphasize the "ignominy" of the scandal and the increasing number of accusers.
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House Minority Leader
sponsor of expulsion resolution
subject of separate ethics probe
