LOADINGERROR LOADINGRep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) gave House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) an uncomfortable reminder of his own past during a debate on genders and locker rooms. “I guess it’s a good thing that some folks on the other side are now interested in what happens in a locker room, and we’re not going to look the other way,” Swalwell said on Thursday. “I’ll accept that.”Advertisement
Jordan: Gentleman from California is recognizedSwalwell: I guess it’s a good thing that some folks on the other side are interested in what happens in a locker room. We’re not going to look the other way. pic.twitter.com/knxyWVUIbr— Acyn (@Acyn) March 21, 2024That was a not-so-subtle reminder of a time when Jordan was in a locker room as an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University, where he was accused of ignoring molestation allegations against the team’s doctor.Jordan has denied the allegations, which have been corroborated by several witnesses.“I considered Jim Jordan a friend,” former wrestler Mike DiSabato said in 2018. “But at the end of the day, he is absolutely lying if he says he doesn’t know what was going on.”Swalwell on Thursday spoke out against a Republican-backed bill that would order amateur and Olympic sports programs to block transgender athletes from women’s sports.Advertisement
He said the bill would set-up “on-demand gender checks” and asked who would be enforcing it.“Is Mr. Jordan enforcing it? Mr. Gaetz enforcing it? Mr. Biggs? Who is enforcing this on-demand gender check?” he asked, naming GOP lawmakers who back the bill. “You didn’t put that into the bill. Seems a little creepy that we don’t know who’s going to be determining genders here.” Swalwell: This an on demand gender check.. so who’s enforcing it? Is Mr. Jordan enforcing it? Is Mr. Gaetz enforcing it? Ms. Hageman, you’re the only who wants to speak on this. No one else will even touch this because it’s kind of creepy. pic.twitter.com/2YbSjefX4y— Acyn (@Acyn) March 21, 2024“It’s kinda creepy,” he said again. “Kind of creepy that you’re setting up on-demand gender checks.” Swalwell dismissed the matter as a “small issue” overall that Republicans are trying to “extrapolate” across the country. “They want you to think it’s a thing. It’s not a thing,” he said. “There are things: Gun violence. Fertility bans. Government-mandated pregnancies. Those are things. This is not a thing.” Advertisement
Swalwell concluded with one last jab at Jordan. “Thank you for caring about what happens in locker rooms,” he said, with a dismissive wave. Lol pic.twitter.com/i8rOhZgyvW— Acyn (@Acyn) March 21, 2024Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedJim JordanEric SwalwellEric Swalwell Hits House GOP With 10 Reasons Why Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is ‘Dunzo’Eric Swalwell Hits GOP With Border Bill Reality Check: ‘Have You All Lost Your Minds?’Rep. Eric Swalwell Spots Sign GOP’s Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is Truly A FailEric Swalwell Expertly Roasts Donald Trump In Inquiry Exchange With Hunter Biden …
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Jordan: Gentleman from California is recognizedSwalwell: I guess it’s a good thing that some folks on the other side are interested in what happens in a locker room. We’re not going to look the other way. pic.twitter.com/knxyWVUIbr— Acyn (@Acyn) March 21, 2024That was a not-so-subtle reminder of a time when Jordan was in a locker room as an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State University, where he was accused of ignoring molestation allegations against the team’s doctor.Jordan has denied the allegations, which have been corroborated by several witnesses.“I considered Jim Jordan a friend,” former wrestler Mike DiSabato said in 2018. “But at the end of the day, he is absolutely lying if he says he doesn’t know what was going on.”Swalwell on Thursday spoke out against a Republican-backed bill that would order amateur and Olympic sports programs to block transgender athletes from women’s sports.Advertisement
He said the bill would set-up “on-demand gender checks” and asked who would be enforcing it.“Is Mr. Jordan enforcing it? Mr. Gaetz enforcing it? Mr. Biggs? Who is enforcing this on-demand gender check?” he asked, naming GOP lawmakers who back the bill. “You didn’t put that into the bill. Seems a little creepy that we don’t know who’s going to be determining genders here.” Swalwell: This an on demand gender check.. so who’s enforcing it? Is Mr. Jordan enforcing it? Is Mr. Gaetz enforcing it? Ms. Hageman, you’re the only who wants to speak on this. No one else will even touch this because it’s kind of creepy. pic.twitter.com/2YbSjefX4y— Acyn (@Acyn) March 21, 2024“It’s kinda creepy,” he said again. “Kind of creepy that you’re setting up on-demand gender checks.” Swalwell dismissed the matter as a “small issue” overall that Republicans are trying to “extrapolate” across the country. “They want you to think it’s a thing. It’s not a thing,” he said. “There are things: Gun violence. Fertility bans. Government-mandated pregnancies. Those are things. This is not a thing.” Advertisement
Swalwell concluded with one last jab at Jordan. “Thank you for caring about what happens in locker rooms,” he said, with a dismissive wave. Lol pic.twitter.com/i8rOhZgyvW— Acyn (@Acyn) March 21, 2024Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedJim JordanEric SwalwellEric Swalwell Hits House GOP With 10 Reasons Why Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is ‘Dunzo’Eric Swalwell Hits GOP With Border Bill Reality Check: ‘Have You All Lost Your Minds?’Rep. Eric Swalwell Spots Sign GOP’s Biden Impeachment Inquiry Is Truly A FailEric Swalwell Expertly Roasts Donald Trump In Inquiry Exchange With Hunter Biden …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]