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Eric Swalwell addresses Congress resignation as Rep. Andy Ogles says 'let's hang' the rapists

Ogles made a forceful statement about punishment for rapists while discussing the cases involving Swalwell and Gonzales.

Eric Swalwell addresses Congress resignation as Rep. Andy Ogles says 'let's hang' the rapists
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Eric Swalwell announced plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and investigations. Rep. Andy Ogles separately said rapists should be hanged while discussing the cases involving Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.

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Tennessee representative who said rapists should be hanged

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

California representative who announced plans to resign amid misconduct allegations

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Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Former Texas representative whose case is referenced alongside Swalwell’s

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Andrew Ogles Says Rapists Should Be Hanged

Andrew Ogles said rapists should be hanged while discussing allegations involving Representative Eric Swalwell. Left-leaning outlets frame the remark as politically selective and connect it to Donald Trump’s legal issues; center outlets place it alongside Swalwell’s planned resignation and the investigations.

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