Rep Eric Swalwell appears to fart live on air during Trump impeachment interview | #fartgate

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A US Congressman has denied loudly passing wind during a live interview after the clip went viral with the hashtag #fartgate.

Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, was being quizzed by presenter Chris Matthews of MSNBC show Hardball about the impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump when the distinct sound was heard.

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