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Swalwell Faces Backlash Over Chinese Donations, Calls for Reform

1/17/2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign received nearly $10,000 from DeHeng Law Offices, linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
Swalwell says he severed ties after intelligence officials warned him of potential threats.
Critics urge Congress to reform campaign finance laws to treat such donations as bribes.
Michael Lucci criticized Swalwell for past links to a suspected Chinese spy and urged him to avoid foreign adversaries.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign received nearly $10,000 from DeHeng Law Offices, linked to the Chinese Communist Party.
Swalwell says he severed ties after intelligence officials warned him of potential threats.
Critics urge Congress to reform campaign finance laws to treat such donations as bribes.
Michael Lucci criticized Swalwell for past links to a suspected Chinese spy and urged him to avoid foreign adversaries.