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ERIC SWALWELL THREATENED TO SUE KASH PATEL OVER FBI FILES INVOLVING A SUSPECTED CHINESE SPY: You cannot make this stuff up. Former Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell threatened legal action against FBI Director Kash Patel after reports emerged that the bureau was preparing to release investigative records concerning Swalwell's past relationship with Christine Fang, also known as “Fang Fang,” a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. Swalwell's attorneys sent Patel a cease-and-desist letter in March 2026, warning of potential legal consequences if the records were made public. The controversy raises some serious questions about transparency, national security, and what the American people deserve to know about their elected officials. Swalwell maintained that he cooperated with federal investigators, and the original investigation did not result in criminal charges against him. But that doesn't mean the public can't ask legitimate questions about how suspected foreign intelligence operatives gained access to American political circles. Foreign intelligence threats should never be treated as a partisan issue. Whether someone is a Republican or Democrat, Americans deserve confidence that their government takes foreign espionage seriously and that sensitive information is handled responsibly. The public deserves facts, not political spin. Do you believe the FBI should release the Swalwell investigative files, with appropriate protections for sensitive information?