New Video Shows FBI Agents Surrounding Former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco Airport
Agents seized Swalwell’s phone and laptop during a warrant search tied to sexual-misconduct allegations, and investigators have not announced charges.
- On August 15, 2026, FBI agents intercepted former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and executed a search warrant, seizing his Apple iPhone and Apple MacBook Pro as part of a federal criminal investigation.
- Sexual misconduct allegations, including claims by Lonna Drewes, prompted Swalwell to end his California governor campaign and resign from Congress on April 14, 2026, as he faced a House Ethics Committee inquiry.
- Separately, the White House released declassified FBI records in August 2026 detailing Swalwell's relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative; investigators never brought criminal charges in that matter.
- California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won the August 18 special election to complete Swalwell's House term, defeating Democrat Melissa Hernandez by roughly 53% to 47% in a closely watched race.
- Federal prosecutors are examining potential violations of a civil-rights statute, but no formal charges have been announced; the FBI and Justice Department have declined to provide substantive details about the inquiry's status.
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Awesome Video Shows Eric Swalwell Getting Ambushed By The FBI At The Airport, His Electronics Getting Seized As Investigation Into Him Ramps UP - The American Tribune.com
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) life continues to spiral out of control as investigations into sexual misconduct allegations against him continue moving forward. Swalwell was recently stopped by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at an airport where his electronic devices were seized, while his home was also being raided as part of the [...]
FBI agents confronted former Rep. Eric Swalwell at SFO in August
Surveillance video shows FBI agents approaching former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport in August, seizing electronic devices amid allegations of misconduct.
Surveillance video shows former Rep. Eric Swalwell being stopped by FBI at SFO
Surveillance footage obtained by Nexstar's KRON4 shows former Rep. Eric Swalwell being intercepted by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport. Swalwell, a long-time Bay Area congressman and one-time California gubernatorial candidate, was stopped by FBI agents at SFO back on Aug. 15.
Video shows moment FBI agents surround Swalwell at SFO amid federal investigation
The video shows Swalwell getting off a plane wearing a black hoodie and baseball hat before investigators approach him. He appears to cooperate and hands over what is presumed to be his cellphone to a female agent.
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