VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“meant to punish an outspoken critic of the current administration”
Swalwell's lawyer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell's lawyer criticized the White House's release of FBI documents about Swalwell's relationship with Christine Fang.
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