Swalwell and Gonzales Resign From Congress
Eric Swalwell announced his resignation amid sexual-misconduct allegations, which he called false, and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign.
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Eric Swalwell announced his resignation amid sexual-misconduct allegations, which he called false, and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign.
The article reports that Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced they would leave Congress amid separate sexual-misconduct allegations and pressure from colleagues over possible expulsion votes. It also says Swalwell ended his California gubernatorial campaign and that the scandals could affect two House seats and the state’s primary race.
Representative who announced his resignation amid allegations and ended his gubernatorial campaign
Representative who announced he would file his retirement amid an affair scandal and calls to step down
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Representative who introduced a resolution concerning release of House Ethics Committee records
Representative who said she would vote to expel Swalwell and Gonzales
Representative who called for Swalwell and Gonzales to step aside and for investigations
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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