Washington, D.C. — Today, Leah Greenberg, Indivisible’s Co-Executive Director, released the following statement in response to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation and Rep. Tony Gonzales’s retirement announcement from the House of Representatives amid their sexual misconduct allegations:
“The allegations against Eric Swalwell are grotesque, and describe a pattern of abusive behavior that should disqualify anyone from holding public office, full stop. We are keeping all the survivors in our hearts, and are grateful for their courage in speaking up.
“While we’re relieved Swalwell will no longer be in the halls of Congress, we’re deeply concerned by similar allegations against Tony Gonzales. We look forward to the date of Tony Gonzales’s announced departure, or for the House to take up the resolution to expel him.
“We support representatives who have called on the House Ethics Committee to expedite its investigations into House members accused of serious misdeeds so we can ensure swift accountability. We can’t wait around while powerful Members of Congress continue to abuse their power. Enough is enough.”
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