Gallego Questioned on Ties to Swalwell, Misconduct Allegations
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego faces scrutiny over his friendship with former Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned following sexual misconduct accusations. Separately, the House Ethics Committee disclosed conducting 20 investigations into lawmakers for similar allegations since 2017. An alleged victim plans to release additional evidence against Swalwell, according to reports.
US House Office of Photography / Wikimedia (Public domain)Swalwell resigned from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Vox reporter Astead Herndon discussed his interview with Gallego on CNN's Inside Politics panel.
The scrutiny arises as Gallego positions himself for higher office. Sources indicate the Arizona Democrat addressed the friendship during the interview. Swalwell has firmly denied all allegations against him.
The committee stated it has adopted a more aggressive and robust approach to such allegations over the last decade.
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