"Anna Paulina Luna stated, 'If Congressman Swalwell has not resigned with the Clerk of the House by 2 PM today, I will continue my resolution regarding his expulsion. His statement about his 'plan to resign his seat' is not binding and is wormy.'"
"Swalwell faced allegations from a former staffer claiming he pursued a sexual relationship and assaulted her. CNN corroborated these claims with accounts from three other women."
"Swalwell denied the allegations, calling them 'flat false,' but admitted to 'made mistakes in judgment in his past' and apologized to his wife for the situation."
Congress faced a potential unprecedented expulsion of four members due to scandals. Two congressmen, Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, announced plans to resign. However, neither had officially resigned by the deadline set by Anna Paulina Luna, who threatened to proceed with expulsion resolutions. Swalwell faced serious allegations from a former staffer, including sexual assault and inappropriate behavior with multiple women. He denied the allegations but acknowledged past mistakes and apologized to his wife amid growing calls for his resignation.
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