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Kevin McCarthy Reveals What He Heard About Gallego and Swalwell—'Sleazy'

Kevin McCarthy Reveals What He Heard About Gallego and Swalwell—'Sleazy'

Summary

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he heard negative rumors about Representative Eric Swalwell and suggested that Speaker Nancy Pelosi also knew about them. McCarthy mentioned concerns about Swalwell’s behavior and frequent trips with Senator Ruben Gallego, who faces unrelated allegations that his office denies.

Key Facts

  • Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican and former House Speaker, discussed rumors about Democrat Eric Swalwell during his time in Congress.
  • McCarthy said he never heard about allegations of rape or drugging but heard that Democratic staffers found Swalwell "sleazy."
  • He suggested that Speaker Nancy Pelosi must have also heard these rumors.
  • Swalwell recently suspended his campaign for governor amid sexual misconduct allegations which he denies.
  • Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a Democrat, has been mentioned in connection with Swalwell but denies all allegations.
  • Gallego’s spokesperson called the accusations "right-wing conspiracy theories."
  • McCarthy noted that Swalwell and Gallego often traveled alone together on trips, which he found unusual.
  • Swalwell and Gallego have not been contacted by the ethics committee as of this report.
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