Just plain dishonest. No one, but no one, has provided any information suggesting that Swalwell was in any compromised by the Chinese agent. Only dishonest Trumpublicans make accusations like this, without a shred of evidence. There’s a stronger case that Don Jr is in Putin’s pocket, since he fell hook line and sinker into that Trump Tower meeting.
Gar Gar Varvel, the Jar Jar Binks of political cartoonists.
Yep. RW Meme of the Week, first Lester and now Varvel. Repost: What really happened, as covered by the San Francisco Chronicle, the local paper for Swalwell’s district (newest RW Meme of the Week):
In 2015, federal investigators “became so alarmed by Fang’s behavior” they alerted Swalwell and gave him a “defensive briefing” on the threat posed by Fang, prompting Swalwell to cut off all ties. A current U.S. intelligence official said Swalwell was not accused of any wrongdoing, and Fang left the country not longer after Swalwell was alerted.
Swalwell’s office told Axios in a statement, “Rep. Swalwell, long ago, provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago, and whom he hasn’t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI. To protect information that might be classified, he will not participate in your story.”
The Axios report details tactics Fang used on other politicians, including her volunteering on South Bay Rep. Ro Khanna’s 2014 campaign, as well as “engaging in sexual or romantic relationships with at least two mayors of Midwestern cities over a period of about three years.”
The report has opened Swalwell up to all sorts of criticism from the right, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling him “a national security liability” who should be stripped of his post on the House Intelligence Committee. Swalwell was not accused of wrongdoing, but McCarthy alleged, “this is only the tip of the iceberg” and demanded more information.
Gee, and which occupant of the White House has a secret Chinese bank account? Whose daughter has multiple Chinese trademarks. Whose hats are all made in China? Whose “trade war” with China actually helped China and hurt the US? Hmmmmm.
Judge Magney over 3 years ago
Just plain dishonest. No one, but no one, has provided any information suggesting that Swalwell was in any compromised by the Chinese agent. Only dishonest Trumpublicans make accusations like this, without a shred of evidence. There’s a stronger case that Don Jr is in Putin’s pocket, since he fell hook line and sinker into that Trump Tower meeting.
Gar Gar Varvel, the Jar Jar Binks of political cartoonists.
DrDon1 over 3 years ago
Varvel contributes as much to intelligent discussion as Giuliani and Sydney Powell!
T Smith over 3 years ago
It’s like Lester and Payne had a baby, then dropped it on its head.
Gary Williams Premium Member over 3 years ago
who do we know that has several secret Chinese bank accounts and has done business with the Chinese for years?
martens over 3 years ago
Yep. RW Meme of the Week, first Lester and now Varvel. Repost: What really happened, as covered by the San Francisco Chronicle, the local paper for Swalwell’s district (newest RW Meme of the Week):
In 2015, federal investigators “became so alarmed by Fang’s behavior” they alerted Swalwell and gave him a “defensive briefing” on the threat posed by Fang, prompting Swalwell to cut off all ties. A current U.S. intelligence official said Swalwell was not accused of any wrongdoing, and Fang left the country not longer after Swalwell was alerted.
Swalwell’s office told Axios in a statement, “Rep. Swalwell, long ago, provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago, and whom he hasn’t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI. To protect information that might be classified, he will not participate in your story.”
The Axios report details tactics Fang used on other politicians, including her volunteering on South Bay Rep. Ro Khanna’s 2014 campaign, as well as “engaging in sexual or romantic relationships with at least two mayors of Midwestern cities over a period of about three years.”
The report has opened Swalwell up to all sorts of criticism from the right, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling him “a national security liability” who should be stripped of his post on the House Intelligence Committee. Swalwell was not accused of wrongdoing, but McCarthy alleged, “this is only the tip of the iceberg” and demanded more information.
https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Eric-Swalwell-China-spy-Fang-Fang-Axios-explained-15788671.php
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
Swalwell was duped by Fang, no one wants him on the intel committee.
Patjade over 3 years ago
I see the kooky RW’ers have their meme. Too bad it’s been debunked already.
Radish the wordsmith over 3 years ago
Forget about the Russian NRA spy girl who slept with top republicans.
Boomer Premium Member over 3 years ago
I don’t think it was a chinese pocket that he “got into.” You might say he got more than china did.
jeffhapp over 3 years ago
Mitch’s Wife?
jhayesd31 over 3 years ago
Russia if you are listening Now is the time to release Hillary’s unlawfully stolen emails. ( it took 8 hours)
Please show us where Swallwell has benefitted from his Chinese contacts
cdward over 3 years ago
Gee, and which occupant of the White House has a secret Chinese bank account? Whose daughter has multiple Chinese trademarks. Whose hats are all made in China? Whose “trade war” with China actually helped China and hurt the US? Hmmmmm.