After dropping gubernatorial bid, Swalwell still faces calls to resign or face expulsion from US House
Representative Tony Gonzales is facing calls for expulsion alongside Swalwell after admitting to an affair with a staffer.
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Representative Tony Gonzales is facing calls for expulsion alongside Swalwell after admitting to an affair with a staffer.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell faces mounting pressure to resign from Congress or face an expulsion vote following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The move follows his withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race as bipartisan calls for his departure grow.
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Outlets across the political spectrum are reporting on Representative Tony Gonzales's retirement following an admitted affair and a House Ethics Committee probe. While AP News focuses on the bipartisan pressure for his resignation, right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Angle emphasize "equal accountability" by frequently pairing his case with allegations against Democrat Eric Swalwell. The Guardian adds further gravity to the framing, noting the staffer involved reportedly died by suicide.
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