FBI Raids Swalwell Over Assault and Spy Allegations
The Spin
Democratic narrative
At least five women have accused Swalwell of sexual assault and harassment, and the FBI raiding his home and seizing his devices shows just how serious these allegations are. It must be noted that national Democrats acted decisively to condemn Swalwell, and the investigation must now run its course. Turning this into a broader smear against Democrats is shameful weaponization of this case.
Republican narrative
The sexual assault allegations are serious, but the Chinese spy scandal is the bigger outrage, one that predates the new allegations. Documents now confirm Swalwell had a relationship with a suspected Chinese operative who routed illegal foreign campaign funds, all while he sat on the House Intelligence Committee. Democrats kept him on that committee even after leadership was briefed on the national security risk.
