Some House members say they'll vote to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales
Representative Gonzales is facing expulsion efforts after admitting to an affair with a staffer and allegedly sending explicit text messages.
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TAP FOR WHYBipartisan House members are calling for the expulsion of Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales following separate sexual misconduct allegations. The rare cross-party push for removal comes as Swalwell denies assault claims and Gonzales admits to a past affair with a subordinate.
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14 OUTLETSOutlets 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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