Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Announce Resignations from Congress

Left-leaning

17% · AVG CRED 59

2articles · 2 outlets

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“Condemning both lawmakers”

One left-leaning article condemns both lawmakers and Republican leaders; the other mentions Swalwell’s departure only in passing while critiquing Trump’s economic record.

TPM – Talking Points MemoAPR 14 · 11:17 AM ET

Trump’s Corruption Is What’s Tanking the EconomyRepresentative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from the House following unspecified scandal-fueled developments.CRED 74BAL 30 BAD

WonketteAPR 14 · 4:32 PM ET

Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell, You Are *Both* GTFO!Swalwell resigned from the House after suspending his governor’s campaign and facing new allegations from an accuser.CRED 43BAL 10 BAD

Center

33% · AVG CRED 68

4articles · 4 outlets

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“Misconduct and expulsion scrutiny”

Center outlets connect the departures to misconduct allegations and calls for expulsion; one also scrutinizes Swalwell’s eligibility for former-member benefits.

NPRAPR 14 · 2:27 PM ET

Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran WarSwalwell announced he would resign after allegations and growing calls for his expulsion.CRED 89BAL 65 BADNPR · REPUBLISHED BY WFAE 90.7 - CHARLOTTE'S NPR NEWS SOURCE

Hindustan TimesAPR 14 · 3:01 PM ET

Eric Swalwell to keep milking taxpayer-funded pension and gym access despite resigning from CongressSwalwell resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced and the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation.CRED 73BAL 40 BAD

WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM (cites Fox News)APR 14 · 3:00 PM ET

Swalwell Resignation Collides With China-Linked Scandal As Critics Demand File ReleaseSwalwell announced he would resign after a former staffer made allegations that he denied.CRED 65BAL 55 BAD

Right-leaning

42% · AVG CRED 57

5articles · 4 outlets

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“Resignations amid political pressure”

Right-leaning outlets link the resignations to misconduct allegations and expulsion pressure, with some also suggesting partisan maneuvering.

Fox NewsAPR 14 · 6:10 AM ET

Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegationsSwalwell also announced plans to resign, while facing allegations and a potential expulsion vote.CRED 69BAL 60 GOOD

New York PostAPR 14 · 11:54 AM ET

Threat issued to Eric Swalwell if he doesn't resign from Congress today after 'wormy' statementSwalwell said he plans to resign as Luna threatened to pursue his expulsion.CRED 65BAL 40 BAD

Blaze MediaAPR 14 · 12:23 PM ET

'Mutually assured destruction': Another disgraced lawmaker to resign from Congress over sex scandalEric Swalwell said he would resign after reports that former staffers accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior.CRED 50BAL 45 BAD

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Announce Resignations from Congress

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