Speaker #MikeJohnson (R-LA) vowed Wednesday to “exact #punishment” on “predators” in Congress following the resignations of Reps. Eric #Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony #Gonzales (R-TX) amid sexual misconduct scandals.

“The question is what more could the House do to protect staffers from predators. You didn’t say that, I said it,” the speaker said at a press conference. “Look, some of the allegations t... https://instagr.am/p/DXK_tx0hhaG/
voteinorout on Instagram: "Speaker #MikeJohnson (R-LA) vowed Wednesday to “exact #punishment” on “predators” in Congress following the resignations of Reps. Eric #Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony #Gonzales (R-TX) amid sexual misconduct scandals. “The question is what more could the House do to protect staffers from predators. You didn’t say that, I said it,” the speaker said at a press conference. “Look, some of the allegations that have been made, and apparently some of the facts that are coming out to verify those allegations, are shocking to us as they are to all of you, and they must be addressed.” The speaker said the House had “tightened up” ethics rules and that leadership would “continue to be as aggressive as possible” to ensure lawmakers comply with rules and laws. “We will bring exact punishment upon those who violate that sacred obligation they have to be a good steward and a boss over their staffs and to not use that position for that kind of terrible activity,” he said. “I don’t know what else to say about it other than it’s detestable.” The two lawmakers resigned from the House on Tuesday, avoiding potential attempts to expel them from Congress after Mr. Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a staffer, who later died by self-immolation, and numerous women accused Mr. Swalwell of sexual assault. Speaker Johnson also noted that the Ethics Committee would soon vote on a punishment for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) after finding her guilty of dozens of ethics violations, and said he supported her expulsion from the chamber. “I suspect that that may be expulsion. In my view, that would be appropriate there,” he said. “It is a rare penalty. It’s only happened so far six times since 1789, but these times call for desperate measures, right?” Watch more by tapping the link in our bio. #mikejohnson tonygonzalez ericswalwell cspan Follow @cspan for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

20 likes, 12 comments - voteinorout on April 15, 2026: "Speaker #MikeJohnson (R-LA) vowed Wednesday to “exact #punishment” on “predators” in Congress following the resignations of Reps. Eric #Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony #Gonzales (R-TX) amid sexual misconduct scandals. “The question is what more could the House do to protect staffers from predators. You didn’t say that, I said it,” the speaker said at a press conference. “Look, some of the allegations that have been made, and apparently some of the facts that are coming out to verify those allegations, are shocking to us as they are to all of you, and they must be addressed.” The speaker said the House had “tightened up” ethics rules and that leadership would “continue to be as aggressive as possible” to ensure lawmakers comply with rules and laws. “We will bring exact punishment upon those who violate that sacred obligation they have to be a good steward and a boss over their staffs and to not use that position for that kind of terrible activity,” he said. “I don’t know what else to say about it other than it’s detestable.” The two lawmakers resigned from the House on Tuesday, avoiding potential attempts to expel them from Congress after Mr. Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a staffer, who later died by self-immolation, and numerous women accused Mr. Swalwell of sexual assault. Speaker Johnson also noted that the Ethics Committee would soon vote on a punishment for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) after finding her guilty of dozens of ethics violations, and said he supported her expulsion from the chamber. “I suspect that that may be expulsion. In my view, that would be appropriate there,” he said. “It is a rare penalty. It’s only happened so far six times since 1789, but these times call for desperate measures, right?” Watch more by tapping the link in our bio. #mikejohnson tonygonzalez ericswalwell cspan Follow @cspan for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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This was 9 years ago, an important reminder to the firing squad for #Swalwell and #Gonzales. Don't ruin every chance you have for republican double standards. youtu.be/H6z9ngWGmnc?...

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Primo piano ANSA - ANSA.it: Lo scandalo sessuale affonda due deputati, trema il Congresso Usa

Swalwell e Gonzales si dimettono. Traballa la maggioranza repubblicana alla Camera

A sexual scandal sinks two lawmakers, shakes up the US Congress.

Swalwell and Gonzales resign. Republican majority in the House is shaky.

#theUSCongress #Swalwell #Gonzales #Republican #House

https://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/mondo/2026/04/14/lo-scandalo-sessuale-affonda-due-deputati-trema-il-congresso-usa_ac1d9703-b5f2-41b7-a186-7bd131023156.html

Lo scandalo sessuale affonda due deputati, trema il Congresso Usa - Notizie - Ansa.it

Swalwell e Gonzales si dimettono. Traballa la maggioranza repubblicana alla Camerae (ANSA)

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RaiNews: Terremoto al Congresso USA: si dimettono i deputati Swalwell e Gonzales

Il democratico della California e il repubblicano del Texas lasciano l'incarico travolti da pesanti accuse di condotta sessuale inappropriata

Earthquake in the US Congress: Representatives Swalwell and Gonzales resign.

The Democratic governor of California and the Republican senator from Texas are resigning in the wake of serious accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct.

#Gonzales #Democratic #California #Republican #Texas

https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/04/terremoto-al-congresso-usa-si-dimettono-i-deputati-swalwell-e-gonzales-c40210f4-2e0c-4121-9ca8-716f2dbe782e.html

Terremoto al Congresso USA: si dimettono i deputati Swalwell e Gonzales

Il democratico della California e il repubblicano del Texas lasciano l'incarico travolti da pesanti accuse di condotta sessuale inappropriata

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Texas #Republican House member Tony #Gonzales says he is stepping down from the House over an ethics investigation over sexual misconduct https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/13/politics/tony-gonzales-leaving-congress
Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress

Embattled Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Monday that he would step down from Congress, just days before he faced the possibility of a high-stakes vote that could have made him the seventh member to ever be expelled from the House.

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Members of both US legislative parties say that they will vote to expel Congressmen #Swalwell and #Gonzales, both accused of sexual misconduct by former aides, if they do not resign. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-vote-expel-eric-swalwell-tony-gonzales-rcna324800
Growing number of House members say Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales should resign or be expelled

Efforts to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, from Congress gained bipartisan steam on Sunday, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they would vote in favor of two separate measures to remove them.

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#EAS #WEA for Fayette, #TX; #Gonzales, #TX; #Lavaca, #TX: National Weather Service: A FLASH #FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 7:15 PM CDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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#EAS #WEA for DeWitt, #TX; #Gonzales, #TX; #Lavaca, #TX: National Weather Service: A FLASH #FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 6:45 PM CDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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#EAS #WEA for Fayette, #TX; #Gonzales, #TX; #Lavaca, #TX: National Weather Service: A FLASH #FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 5:15 PM CDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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#EAS #WEA for DeWitt, #TX; #Gonzales, #TX; #Lavaca, #TX: National Weather Service: A FLASH #FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 4:45 PM CDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Source: NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***