GOP Files Motion To EXPEL Disgraced Congressman

A Republican congresswoman just launched a high-stakes gambit to permanently remove a California Democrat from Congress over explosive sexual misconduct allegations involving four former staffers, one allegedly a minor.

Story Snapshot

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell following sexual assault allegations from four former female staffers
Accusations include assault while a staffer was intoxicated and inappropriate Snapchat contact with a 17-year-old when Swalwell was 38
Swalwell denies all allegations as “flat-out false” while running for California governor
Expulsion requires a two-thirds House vote, making passage unlikely without Democratic support
Luna invites accusers to testify and demands Swalwell forfeit taxpayer salary during investigation

The Allegations That Triggered Congressional Action

The San Francisco Chronicle broke the first bombshell when an anonymous former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault during an incident where she was intoxicated. Three additional women subsequently came forward to CNN with their own misconduct allegations. The details grew darker with revelations that Swalwell allegedly sent inappropriate messages via Snapchat to a 17-year-old girl when he was 38 years old. These accusations arrived at the worst possible moment for Swalwell, who had recently launched a gubernatorial campaign in California, transforming what might have been a local ethics scandal into a national political crisis.

Luna’s Strategic Expulsion Push

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced her expulsion motion on April 11, 2026, through both social media and a Fox News appearance on “Saturday in America.” The Florida Republican, who chairs House Oversight subcommittees on ethics, framed her action as a long-overdue “hard reset” on congressional accountability. Luna didn’t just file paperwork; she opened her office to the accusers, offering them a platform to testify directly about their experiences. Her demand that Swalwell stop collecting his taxpayer-funded salary during any investigation added financial teeth to the moral argument, forcing Democrats to choose between protecting a colleague and maintaining credibility on workplace harassment issues.

Swalwell’s Defiant Defense Strategy

Swalwell responded swiftly with a video statement calling the allegations “flat-out false” and vowing to fight them vigorously. His legal team escalated the conflict by sending a cease-and-desist letter to at least one accuser, signaling an aggressive counteroffensive rather than quiet damage control. The congressman’s denial carries significant personal stakes beyond his congressional seat. His marriage, family with children, and representation of California’s 14th District all hang in the balance. The gubernatorial campaign that once seemed promising now looks increasingly untenable as the allegations dominate news coverage and force Democratic primary opponents to address whether they’d accept his endorsement.

The Mathematical Reality of Expulsion

History reveals just how difficult expelling a member of Congress actually is. The House hasn’t successfully removed a sitting member since 2002 when James Traficant fell to corruption charges. More recently, Rep. George Santos faced expulsion in 2023 for fraud, while Rep. Matt Gaetz survived investigation without formal removal proceedings. Luna’s motion requires 290 votes in the 435-member House, a two-thirds supermajority that demands substantial bipartisan cooperation. Democrats control enough votes to block the measure regardless of Republican unanimity, creating a scenario where the motion functions more as political theater than realistic accountability, unless evidence becomes so overwhelming that Democrats abandon one of their own.

The Partisan Ethics Double Standard

The timing of this expulsion effort raises uncomfortable questions about selective enforcement. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, recently admitted to an affair with a staffer yet faced no similar removal campaign from Democrats. Luna’s critics will inevitably point to this discrepancy as evidence of partisan weaponization rather than principled ethics enforcement. Yet the nature of the allegations against Swalwell differs substantially from a consensual relationship between adults. Sexual assault accusations and alleged contact with a minor represent criminal behavior, not merely ethical lapses. The conservative perspective here aligns with common sense: if the allegations prove credible, political affiliation should offer no protection from consequences that would destroy any private sector career.

The Broader Implications for Congressional Culture

This scandal arrives at a moment when congressional workplace protections remain inadequate despite post-MeToo reforms. Former staffers often face impossible choices between career advancement and reporting misconduct by powerful members. Luna’s invitation for victims to testify publicly could establish precedent for treating accusers as legitimate congressional witnesses rather than dismissible anonymous sources. The outcome will either demonstrate that Congress takes staffer safety seriously or confirm cynical suspicions that members protect their own regardless of evidence. California voters face their own reckoning, deciding whether these allegations should disqualify Swalwell from higher office even if he survives the expulsion vote.

WATCH: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Announces She’s Filing Motion to Expel Rep. Eric Swalwell from Congress

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The House Rules Committee holds the immediate power to advance or bury Luna’s motion, while the American public watches to see whether partisan loyalty trumps accountability. Swalwell’s previous controversies, including scrutiny over his relationship with alleged Chinese spy Christine Fang, add context suggesting a pattern of questionable judgment. Whether this latest scandal finally ends his political career or becomes another survived controversy depends entirely on whether Democrats conclude he’s worth defending. The accusers deserve a thorough, fair investigation regardless of political calculations, a principle that should unite rather than divide the House.