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Rep. Swalwell Under Fire for Missing Votes, Donor Ties

3/22/2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell faces scrutiny for missing numerous congressional votes while staying at campaign donor Stephen Cloobeck's Beverly Hills mansion.
Critics, including Democratic consultant Elizabeth Ashford, say Swalwell's social media presence at Cloobeck's estate undermines his gubernatorial campaign.
Cloobeck, a donor to Swalwell's campaign, has provided gifts, including a $31,000 trip to France.
Concerns about the gifts' appropriateness and their impact on Swalwell's political integrity continue to grow.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell faces scrutiny for missing numerous congressional votes while staying at campaign donor Stephen Cloobeck's Beverly Hills mansion.
Critics, including Democratic consultant Elizabeth Ashford, say Swalwell's social media presence at Cloobeck's estate undermines his gubernatorial campaign.
Cloobeck, a donor to Swalwell's campaign, has provided gifts, including a $31,000 trip to France.
Concerns about the gifts' appropriateness and their impact on Swalwell's political integrity continue to grow.