Senior Democrats defended former Rep. Eric Swalwell as former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy attempted to remove him from the House Intelligence Committee due to Swalwell's relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. Newly declassified FBI records reveal details of Swalwell's interactions with Fang, including investigations into campaign contributions and potential bribery. Despite these concerns, investigators found no evidence of wrongdoing by Swalwell, and he was cleared of federal corruption violations in 2017. The House Ethics Committee also closed its investigation into Swalwell's interactions with Fang in May 2023 without any further action. Notable Democrats, including Adam Schiff and Steny Hoyer, criticized McCarthy's actions as politically motivated and unfounded. Fox News Digital reached out to the Democrats for comment but did not receive a response before publication.
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Democrats Respond to McCarthy's Actions Against Swalwell Amid New FBI Records
Senior Democrats defended Eric Swalwell after Kevin McCarthy sought to remove him from the House Intelligence Committee due to his relationship with a suspected Chinese operative. Newly declassified FBI records shed light on Swalwell's interactions with Christine Fang, but investigations found no evidence of wrongdoing. Democrats criticized McCarthy's actions as politically motivated.
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Democrats Respond to McCarthy's Actions Against Swalwell Amid New FBI Records