Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) announced she would file a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from Congress due to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct by former staffers. At least four female former staffers have accused Swalwell of sexual impropriety, including one who alleged he sent her inappropriate pictures and requested naked photos. Swalwell has denied the allegations as “false and outrageous.” The allegations have led to calls for Swalwell to drop out of the California governor’s race and resign from Congress.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s motion to expel Swalwell from Congress follows a familiar pattern of outrage and calls for resignation. The allegations against Swalwell have sparked a wave of condemnation from prominent Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Ruben Gallego. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has also announced an investigation into the allegations. The sequence of events has become a familiar ritual in American politics, with each side playing their expected roles. The question now is whether Swalwell will be able to weather the storm or become the latest casualty of the #MeToo era.
Author: Evan Null
