Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is calling for drastic action against two former lawmakers who recently stepped down amidst allegations of sexual misconduct. Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell both formally resigned on Tuesday, but Boebert believes their departure should have come with more severe consequences. Boebert, known for her conservative views, told CNN that she thinks the two former lawmakers should have been expelled from Congress rather than allowed to resign, and is now urging Congress to revoke their pensions as a result. The move is part of a growing debate about accountability and consequences for lawmakers accused of misconduct.
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.) urged Congress to revoke the pensions of two ex-lawmakers who recently resigned after facing separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both formally exited their roles on Tuesday. “I think they should’ve been expelled and not resigned,” Boebert told CNN’s Manu Raju outside...
