FEC slaps down Dem Rep. Swalwell's use of campaign funds on babysitting during foreign travel
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The Federal Election Commission ruled against letting Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., to use campaign funds for childcare services when visiting foreign countries.
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Swalwell's foreign connections have come under scrutiny ever since he was linked to a Chinese spy operation that targeted him and other California politicians. According to a July 2021 report, Swalwell's political operation was deeply penetrated by Chinese spy Fang Fang, who raised money for his campaigns, allegedly had an affair with him, and fled the United States. His political operation has also become known for lavish spending on overseas trips.
The FEC vote came nearly two weeks after a tense FEC meeting in which Republican Commissioner James E. "Trey" Trainor III publicly derided Swalwell’s request as "abhorrent."
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