Swalwell: Trump weaponized decade-old FBI files to sway California governor race
TL;DR
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Eric Swalwell accuses Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel of trying to influence California’s governor race by releasing decade-old FBI files tied to Swalwell’s past ties to a suspected Chinese operative, Christine Fang; Swalwell says he cooperated with the FBI and was cleared, while critics call the move political weaponization.
- Swalwell accuses Trump of trying to influence California governor’s race with old FBI files Los Angeles Times
- Kash Patel’s push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns within FBI The Washington Post
- Swalwell sees personal vendetta in FBI probe Politico
- Swalwell calls reported effort to dredge up decade-old FBI probe ‘outrageous’ Sacramento Bee
- F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker The New York Times
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