Swalwell Admits to Having a Relationship with Chinese Spy
Scott Jennings > Video
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
In a story that has recently come to light, former Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has admitted to having a sexual relationship with Christine Fang, a woman suspected of being involved in a Chinese intelligence operation. Swalwell, who previously accused others of being compromised by foreign governments, has now been confirmed to have had intimate relations with Fang, who was believed to be cultivating relationships with ambitious American politicians. According to declassified FBI records, Swalwell admitted to these encounters in interviews in 2015 and 2016. Fang allegedly assisted Swalwell with fundraising, helped place an intern in his office, and gained intimate access to him during his tenure on the House Intelligence Committee. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had previously warned against Swalwell serving on the committee due to national security concerns, a stance that was dismissed by Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi. This revelation underscores the gravity of the situation and raises questions about the protection of national security.
