
Shocking FBI Files Reveal What Swalwell Actually Admitted About His Relationship With Chinese Spy
Shocking FBI Files Reveal What Swalwell Actually Admitted About His Relationship With Chinese Spy By Rusty Weiss | 10:56 AM on August 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Newly declassified FBI memos have provided fresh and alarming details about a serious but familiar scandal involving former Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14).The files reveal detailed evidence that the California Democrat — a one-time presidential candidate and recent gubernatorial hopeful — received illegal campaign donations from Christine Fang.
- ▪Shocking FBI Files Reveal What Swalwell Actually Admitted About His Relationship With Chinese Spy By Rusty Weiss | 10:56 AM on August 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views o
- ▪AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Newly declassified FBI memos have provided fresh and alarming details about a serious but familiar scandal involving former Rep.
- ▪Eric Swalwell (CA-14).The files reveal detailed evidence that the California Democrat — a one-time presidential candidate and recent gubernatorial hopeful — received illegal campaign donations from Christine Fang.
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Shocking FBI Files Reveal What Swalwell Actually Admitted About His Relationship With Chinese Spy By Rusty Weiss | 10:56 AM on August 17, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Newly declassified FBI memos have provided fresh and alarming details about a serious but familiar scandal involving former Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14).The files reveal detailed evidence that the California Democrat — a one-time presidential candidate and recent gubernatorial hopeful — received illegal campaign donations from Christine Fang. She is the infamous Chinese national long suspected of working for Beijing’s intelligence services.
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