Justice Department Asked to Investigate Swalwell Over Alleged House Office Misuse
A complaint has been filed asking the Justice Department to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell for allegedly using his congressional office to promote business interests.
The Justice Department has been asked to investigate allegations that Representative Eric Swalwell and his chief of staff improperly used their positions on Capitol Hill to promote business interests, according to a new complaint filed against the California Democrat.
The complaint alleges that Swalwell, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, and his chief of staff utilized their congressional offices and resources to boost their business activities, though specific details about the nature of these alleged activities were not immediately available.
Swalwell previously served on the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees and gained national attention for his role in former President Trump's impeachment proceedings. He also briefly ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
The Justice Department has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding whether it will pursue an investigation into the allegations. Congressional ethics rules strictly prohibit members of Congress from using official resources for personal or business gain.
This latest complaint adds to ongoing scrutiny faced by various members of Congress over potential ethics violations related to the use of official resources and positions for personal benefit.