Schiff, Swalwell, Omar Say McCarthy Struck ‘Corrupt Bargain’ to Boot Them From Committees

‘POLITICAL VENGEANCE’

“It’s disappointing but not surprising that Kevin McCarthy has capitulated to the right wing of his caucus,” the trio of House Dems said.

Former Politics Reporting Fellow

Published Jan. 25 2023 5:57PM EST

Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar speaks to the press with Rep. -elect Adam Schiff at her right and Rep. -elect Eric Swalwell at her left while they conduct a news conference. — Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty

Booted from choice committee seats, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) have accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of acting out of “political vengeance.”

Asta Hemenway

Former Politics Reporting Fellow

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Schiff, Swalwell, Omar Say McCarthy Struck ‘Corrupt Bargain’ to Boot Them From Committees

“It’s disappointing but not surprising that Kevin McCarthy has capitulated to the right wing of his caucus,” the trio of House Dems said.

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