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Swalwell Cleared by FBI in Christine Fang Investigation

3/26/2026

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Eric Swalwell, a California governor candidate, says the FBI confirmed his innocence and he was cleared of wrongdoing in the Christine Fang matter.
Christine Fang, a Chinese national accused of infiltrating Swalwell's office, cultivated relationships with politicians dating back to Swalwell's Dublin city council time.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy initiated an ethics investigation, but no wrongdoing was found.
Swalwell's campaign faced scrutiny over $305,000 in legal payments linked to the incident.

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Eric Swalwell, a California governor candidate, says the FBI confirmed his innocence and he was cleared of wrongdoing in the Christine Fang matter.
Christine Fang, a Chinese national accused of infiltrating Swalwell's office, cultivated relationships with politicians dating back to Swalwell's Dublin city council time.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy initiated an ethics investigation, but no wrongdoing was found.
Swalwell's campaign faced scrutiny over $305,000 in legal payments linked to the incident.