FBI director reportedly assigned SF agents to look into Eric Swalwell
SFGATE • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration is urging the FBI to revisit a decade-old investigation into California Rep. Eric Swalwell’s relationship with a suspected Chinese operative, as reported by the Washington Post.
- FBI Director Kash Patel has reportedly directed agents to review files from 2011-2015 concerning Swalwell’s ties to a woman suspected of espionage, who had assisted his 2014 reelection fundraising before he cut ties and cooperated with the FBI.
- Swalwell dismissed the renewed inquiry as political harassment aimed at undermining his leading position in the California governor’s race, accusing Trump and his allies of weaponizing the Department of Justice to influence the election.
- Since announcing his candidacy, Swalwell has gained traction among Democratic contenders, competing against candidates like Katie Porter and Tom Steyer, with the primary scheduled for June 2.
- Swalwell emphasized his commitment to opposing Trump’s influence in California politics, positioning himself as a "fighter-protector" and warning that the administration seeks to control the state's governorship.
