AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress
Boebert said she was pursuing pension-related action and invited people facing harassment to contact her.

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Boebert said she was pursuing pension-related action and invited people facing harassment to contact her.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lauren Boebert joined calls for greater accountability after Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid sexual-misconduct allegations. Ocasio-Cortez also said Cory Mills should resign, while Boebert described efforts to strip the departing lawmakers of their federal pensions.
Representative who resigned amid sexual-abuse allegations
Swalwell's version of this story ↗Lawmaker calling for accountability and for Cory Mills to resign
Ocasio-Cortez's version of this story ↗Representative who resigned after admitting to an affair with a staff member
Gonzales's version of this story ↗Former representative criticizing Congress's response and calling for tighter rules
President mentioned in connection with the MAGA movement and legislation requiring release of investigative files
Representative mentioned as facing a charge involving federal funds
Representative involved in efforts to press for resignations and scrutinize other members
Representative Ocasio-Cortez said should resign; he remains under investigation
Representative involved in efforts to press for resignations and scrutinize other members
Coverage on both sides reports that Boebert criticized colleagues amid congressional sexual scandals and advised them to find Jesus. Both also connect her remarks to scrutiny of her past theater conduct. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the contrast between Boebert's criticism and reminders of her own past theater-related controversies. Center outlets also note that contrast, while foregrounding how her advice went viral.
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Representative involved in efforts to press for resignations and scrutinize other members
Representative Ocasio-Cortez said should resign; he remains under investigation
Representative involved in efforts to press for resignations and scrutinize other members