Rep. Tony Gonzales Quits Congress With Expulsion Vote Hours Away
Representative Eric Swalwell announced he would leave the House following accusations of sexual misconduct from former staff members.
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Representative Eric Swalwell announced he would leave the House following accusations of sexual misconduct from former staff members.
Texas Representative Tony Gonzales announced his retirement following reports of sexual misconduct and under the threat of a bipartisan expulsion vote. His departure coincides with a similar scandal involving Representative Eric Swalwell, as both parties move to purge members facing misconduct allegations.
Lead sponsor of expulsion resolution
Leger Fernandez's version of this story ↗
Subject of resignation and misconduct allegations
Gonzales's version of this story ↗
Stated supporter of removal
Stated supporter of removal
Sponsor of expulsion motion
Mentioned regarding other ethics issues
Mentioned regarding other ethics issues
Stated supporter of removal
Media outlets across the political spectrum are providing uniformly negative coverage of Swalwell’s resignation and the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. While center-left sources like The Daily Beast focus on the procedural pressure from the House Ethics Committee, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and The American Spectator emphasize the "ignominy" of the scandal and the increasing number of accusers.
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Stated supporter of removal
