Embroiled in #FartGate Controversy, Rep. Eric Swalwell Denies Farting on Live TV

During a live interview on MSNBC Monday evening, Rep. Swalwell a very loud, unmistakable fart-sounding noise overpowered the mic.

Just listen. Sound up.

The comments… ??

And then #FartGate was trending on Twitter:

As news stories go, Swalwell was questioned about the incident and denied he farted.

The real culprit? A mug. Allegedly.

Tags: California, MSNBC

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