Tag: Eric Swalwell

House Republicans Ask FBI for Briefing on Rep. Swalwell’s Past Ties to Alleged CCP Spy

Over a dozen House Republicans on Wednesday sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, asking to be briefed on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) past ties to an alleged Chinese spy. “As our nation faces a growing security threat from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to infiltrate and undermine the United States Government, we…


Republicans Seek FBI Briefing on Rep. Swalwell’s Past Ties to Alleged CCP Spy

More than a dozen House Republicans sent a letter on Feb. 23 to FBI Director Christopher Wray, asking to be briefed on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) past ties to an alleged Chinese spy. “As our nation faces a growing security threat from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempts to infiltrate and undermine the United States…


Swalwell: Leaks About Relationship With Alleged Chinese Spy ‘Retaliation’

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) on Monday claimed that the leak of his relationship with an alleged Chinese spy was “retaliation.” Asked during an appearance on CNN about how much contact he had with Fang Fang, the purported spy, Swalwell said: “This is a 2015 meeting about a person that I had as a volunteer back…


Swalwell Returning to Homeland Committee as AOC Named to Financial Services Committee

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is returning to the House Homeland Security Committee despite concerns about his links to a purported Chinese spy, while rising Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will be a member of the House Financial Services Committee, it was announced Thursday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced a slew of new appointments, including…


Top Democrat Claims Ignorance About Swalwell’s Ties to Purported Chinese Spy

A top Democrat on Monday dodged a question about Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) ties to an alleged Chinese spy. Swalwell has been pictured with Christine Fang, who is reportedly a Chinese operative. Asked whether Swalwell should step down from the House Intelligence Committee until the extent of the relationship is known, House Majority Whip Jim…


McCarthy Calls for Expanded FBI Briefing on Swalwell’s Ties to Alleged Chinese Spy

The top Republican in the House of Representatives on Sunday called for the FBI to give a briefing to the full House Intelligence Committee on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) ties to a purported Chinese spy. “The challenge here is the leaders of both parties are the only people who select to go on the Intel…


China ‘Struck Paydirt’ With Alleged Spy Who Got Close to US Politicians: Journalist Bill Gertz

The Chinese regime “struck paydirt” when one of its alleged spies got close to Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), said Bill Gertz, who is national security correspondent for the Washington Times and author of the book, “Deceiving the Sky: Inside Communist China’s Drive for Global Supremacy.” The alleged Chinese spy, named Fang Fang, was the subject…