Speaker Mike Johnson is probably happy that Reps. Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) are no longer in Congress. Gonzalez was already out after losing his primary, which was complicated by a personal scandal involving a reported affair with a female staffer that ended with her suicide. Swalwell’s entire career fell apart in less than three days amid rape and sexual misconduct allegations. These two were part of a growing movement on the Hill to expel these members.
Johnson is a process guy, so the hit list for the House got whittled down big league with these resignations. That doesn’t mean the furor has subsided—these two guys were bad news, Swalwell, especially. Yet, one House member, a Democrat, has been through the process and a lengthy investigation, so Mr. Johnson has no qualms about his feelings over Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) getting the boot.
News — Speaker Johnson told me that Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick should be expelled after House ethics probe found the Dem guilty.
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 14, 2026
Asked him also about expelling GOP Rep. Cory Mills, who is being investigated on a range of allegations. Said he would be “looking into” status of probe. pic.twitter.com/Rg2y1zWSTc
NEW — SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON said he does believe the House should expel @CongresswomanSC
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) April 14, 2026
Cherfilus-McCormick came under fire for reportedly stealing millions in FEMA aid. Even the most left-wing voices in the House couldn’t defend her. The initial plan for Democrats was to throw Swalwell to the wolves if it meant dragging Republicans through the mud, with Republicans. Gonzalez and Cory Mills (R-FL) are on the chopping block. The board has changed again.
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