Summary
Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna accused Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of misconduct, including sexual and campaign finance allegations, which Gallego denies. The Senate Ethics Committee is reportedly investigating the matter, but no official notification has been made public.
Key Facts
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna named Sen. Ruben Gallego in connection with "very disturbing" allegations.
- Allegations involve sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.
- Sen. Gallego denies any wrongdoing and says he has not been contacted by the Ethics Committee.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the matter is referred to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics but has not confirmed the allegations.
- Luna linked Gallego to House Democrat Eric Swalwell, who recently resigned amid sexual misconduct accusations.
- Luna says a woman, represented by attorneys, is coming forward with claims about a sexual incident involving Gallego.
- Gallego has denied any inappropriate behavior and said he was unaware of any harassment allegations against Swalwell until recently.
- The situation follows recent resignations of Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales amid separate misconduct allegations.
