Eric Swalwell denies wrongdoing in Chinese spy scandal | Fox News
Rep. Eric Swalwell is denying he did anything wrong after a suspected Chinese spy reportedly got close to him during his 2014 reelection campaign.
www.foxnews.comHere's a concise update on the topic.
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Eric Swalwell was previously involved in a high-profile espionage-related controversy tied to a Chinese national who targeted several U.S. politicians. Multiple outlets reported that Swalwell was briefed by federal authorities about the individual and cut off ties in 2015; there has been no public evidence of misconduct by Swalwell himself. [Axios coverage of the 2020–2023 period][4]
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In 2026, several pieces of reporting claimed renewed attention around old FBI files and investigations concerning Swalwell, with had discussions about whether those documents would be released. Swalwell publicly denounced these efforts as politicized while asserting the case was closed. [New York Post coverage, March 2026][3]
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The House Ethics Committee concluded its inquiry into Swalwell in 2023 and announced no further action was warranted; Swalwell stated he cooperated fully and that the matter should be considered closed. [Axios 2023 report][4]
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