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April 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support Grows for Expulsion of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales
- More than 50 former staffers of Eric Swalwell have demanded his resignation amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct, including investigations by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
- Democrats are joining bipartisan calls for Swalwell's expulsion, with some stating they will support removal if Tony Gonzales is also expelled due to his admitted misconduct.
- Gonzales has dropped his re-election bid as a House ethics panel investigates his conduct involving an affair with a staff member.
11 Sources
- Pramila Jayapal says she will vote to expel Swalwell, Gonzales: ‘This is not a partisan issue’Apr 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM · NBC
- House lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle call on Swalwell, Gonzales to resign amid misconduct allegationsApr 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM · The Hill
- Some House members say they'll vote to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony GonzalesApr 12, 2026 at 4:28 PM · NBC
- Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votesApr 12, 2026 at 5:48 PM · CBS News
- Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claimsApr 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM · Washington Post
- Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegationsApr 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM · Reuters
- Manhattan DA investigating sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric SwalwellApr 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM · CBS News
- Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains steamApr 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM · The Guardian
- Swalwell is urged to quit California governor's race, resign from CongressApr 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM · AP
- Swalwell faces pressure to resign from Congress as former staffers denounce alleged misconduct in new letterApr 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM · CNN
- Democrats join calls to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress over misconduct claimsApr 12, 2026 at 10:48 PM · BBC