Congress Erupts After Swalwell Exit Triggers New Removal Push on 2 Lawmakers
A new wave of pressure is building in Congress after two high-profile resignations triggered calls to remove additional lawmakers still in office.
The exits of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales over separate misconduct scandals have shifted attention toward other members now facing ethics scrutiny.
According to AP News and The Guardian, Swalwell resigned after multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including a rape claim under investigation, while Gonzales stepped down following an admitted relationship with a staffer and additional accusations.
Both departures came as lawmakers from both parties were preparing expulsion votes, escalating urgency inside the House.
Now, attention is turning to Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, where a House Ethics panel found 25 violations involving campaign finance and federal disaster funds, and to Cory Mills, who remains under investigation with fewer confirmed details.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said the findings in the Cherfilus-McCormick case are “indisputable.”
The expanding fallout signals a broader accountability push that spans both parties, with lawmakers warning that failure to act could deepen public distrust in Congress.
The situation also raises questions about consistency, as some members face criminal allegations while others are tied to ethics violations still under review.
Additional hearings, potential expulsion votes, and special elections are expected in the coming weeks as investigations continue.
For now, the crisis inside Congress appears to be widening, not stabilizing.
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