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Rep. Jayapal Backs Expulsion of Swalwell, Gonzales Over Misconduct

4/13/2026

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) supports expelling Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) from Congress over sexual misconduct allegations.
Eric Swalwell faces accusations of rape from multiple women.
Swalwell denies the allegations as politically motivated.
Gonzales admitted to an affair with a former staffer, who later died by suicide.
Gonzales is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged unsolicited advances toward a campaign staffer.

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) supports expelling Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) from Congress over sexual misconduct allegations.
Eric Swalwell faces accusations of rape from multiple women.
Swalwell denies the allegations as politically motivated.
Gonzales admitted to an affair with a former staffer, who later died by suicide.
Gonzales is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged unsolicited advances toward a campaign staffer.