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Hawley Links Swalwell Scandal to Pelosi, Proposes Pension Denial

4/16/2026

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) appeared on Fox News to link Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, claiming Pelosi knew of Swalwell's issues and used them as leverage, including a connection to a Chinese spy.
Hawley proposed legislation to deny pensions to Congress members convicted of sex offenses, arguing jail time should suffice.
Host Jesse Watters supported the idea and stressed the need for unanimous agreement.

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) appeared on Fox News to link Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, claiming Pelosi knew of Swalwell's issues and used them as leverage, including a connection to a Chinese spy.
Hawley proposed legislation to deny pensions to Congress members convicted of sex offenses, arguing jail time should suffice.
Host Jesse Watters supported the idea and stressed the need for unanimous agreement.