Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has confirmed that the Senate now is being rocked by the sex scandals that have encompassed Congress lately.
The highest profile events have surrounded the former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who ended his campaign for governor in his state and resigned from Congress amid multiple investigations into accusations he assaulted women, even raped one.
He’s not been charged.
But now something is going on in the Senate.
Thune said his office got information about a senator on Thursday.
“I don’t know what the particulars are about this. I have not — all I know is that we referred it to the proper authorities, which, in this case, would be the Senate Ethics Committee.”
According to a report from Fox, it was Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., made an announcement on X about a senator.
But the nature of the claims and who they are against are unclear.
“[It] seems like the Senate has its own trash to take out,” Luna wrote. “[Senate Majority Leader John Thune] You need to look into the allegations against one of your Senators, it’s very disturbing. My chief will be contacting your chief.”
It’s seems like the Senate has its own trash to take out. @LeaderJohnThune You need to look into the allegations against one of your Senators, it’s very disturbing. My chief will be contacting your chief.
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) April 15, 2026
Besides Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, has just resigned over a sex scandal. And now Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., is facing resignation or expulsion over her alleged improper handling of federal funds. And Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., is accused of misconduct.
Luna has been on a campaign to clean up the ethics of Congress:
Based on a forensic report I’ve seen, Eric Swalwell could be facing jail soon. He did the right thing by resigning but his troubles aren’t over yet. pic.twitter.com/1TgwscDG4k
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) April 14, 2026
It is unacceptable for Swalwell to end his campaign for Governor yet remain in Congress. Eric, either resign now or I will call a vote for expulsion. This type of behavior has no place in the U.S. Capitol. pic.twitter.com/6vb2nGWyGF
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) April 11, 2026
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., heads the Senate ethics panel and declined to discuss any issues before the members.
The report noted Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., who was a close friend of Swalwell, has denied any knowledge of the events that have prompted claims against the former congressman.
