Swalwell's ties to suspected Chinese spy Fang Fang resurface amid Biden pardon defense

Representative Eric Swalwell's past ties to Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy, have resurfaced amid his defense of President Biden regarding Hunter Biden's pardon. Fang was active in U.S. politics from 2011 to 2015 and reportedly worked for China's intelligence. Fang was involved in Swalwell's 2014 campaign and was known for building connections with U.S. politicians. After the FBI alerted Swalwell about her activities, he severed ties with her, and she left the U.S. in 2015. In 2023, the House Ethics Committee concluded a two-year investigation into Swalwell's connections with Fang, finding no misconduct. Despite this, the controversy continues to be a point of discussion among political opponents.