Once Upon a Hill: How Epstein survivors fueled Leger Fernández’s fight against Swalwell, Gonzales

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The episode underscores how the DWC has asserted itself as a key enforcer of accountability in misconduct cases, pushing leadership and rank-and-file Democrats to act swiftly even when it involves their own. Their response mirrors the caucus’s broader focus on survivor advocacy, including its work around survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual violence, and signals a more aggressive posture toward policing member conduct in a volatile political environment.