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Swalwell Demands FBI Not Release His Files As Epstein Hypocrisy Surfaces

Swalwell asked the FBI not to release files concerning an investigation into his alleged ties to a Chinese intelligence operative.

Swalwell Demands FBI Not Release His Files As Epstein Hypocrisy Surfaces
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Rep. Eric Swalwell urged FBI Director Kash Patel not to release files related to an investigation into his alleged ties to a Chinese intelligence operative, after previously demanding the release of the Epstein files. The article frames the contrast as hypocrisy and reports that the FBI is reviewing the documents.

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

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

Representative who asked the FBI not to release files concerning an investigation into his alleged ties to a Chinese intelligence operative

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House, whom Swalwell previously called the “pro-pedophile Speaker”

Donald Trump
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President, whose release of the Epstein files Swalwell had previously demanded

ALSO MENTIONED  Kash Patel, FBI director reviewing documents for a potential public release

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Swalwell’s Attorneys Ask FBI Not to Release Fang Fang Files

Eric Swalwell’s attorneys asked FBI Director Kash Patel not to release files from an old investigation involving Swalwell’s past contacts with Christine Fang, threatening legal action. Center outlets frame the request chiefly as a legal dispute and report Swalwell’s concerns that release could affect his gubernatorial campaign. Right-leaning outlets emphasize alleged hypocrisy tied to his earlier calls for Epstein-file disclosure and, in some coverage, whether he can prevent release.

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