Trending Now - Calls Grow for Expulsion of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales Amid Allegations

WHO:

NBC News - Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) are the subjects of expulsion efforts.

NBC News - Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) expressed her support for the expulsion.

NBC News - Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) also supports the expulsion.

WHAT:

NBC News - Bipartisan efforts to expel Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales from Congress are gaining momentum.

NBC News - Both Swalwell and Gonzales face allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.

NBC News - Jayapal stated she is inspired by the courage of women who came forward with allegations against the two congressmen.

WHEN:

NBC News - The bipartisan push for expulsion gained traction on Sunday, April 10th, 2026.

WHY:

NBC News - The expulsion efforts are motivated by allegations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell and Gonzales.

HOW:

NBC News - Lawmakers from both parties are indicating they will vote in favor of separate measures to remove the two representatives.

(UPDATED April 12, 2026 19:12 UTC)

Bipartisan efforts to expel Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress are gaining momentum following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault against them. On Sunday, on Friday, Rep. Pramila Jayapal expressed her support for the expulsion, stating she is inspired by the courage of the women who came forward with their allegations, while Rep. Byron Donalds also backs the initiative. Lawmakers from both parties are indicating they will vote in favor of separate measures to remove the two representatives.