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Swalwell Accuses Trump of Political Smear in California Race

3/30/2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused U.S. President Donald Trump of trying to influence California's gubernatorial race by reopening an FBI investigation into Christine Fang.
He called the move outrageous and a political smear intended to undermine his campaign.
Swalwell said no charges were filed and the House Ethics Committee closed the investigation without action.
Democrats including Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Jamie Raskin warned about FBI weaponization for political purposes.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused U.S. President Donald Trump of trying to influence California's gubernatorial race by reopening an FBI investigation into Christine Fang.
He called the move outrageous and a political smear intended to undermine his campaign.
Swalwell said no charges were filed and the House Ethics Committee closed the investigation without action.
Democrats including Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Jamie Raskin warned about FBI weaponization for political purposes.