Standing by Swalwell, Pelosi says background check on every intern isn't necessary

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she's not concerned about Rep. Eric Swalwell's ability to serve in Congress despite his past connections with a suspected Chinese spy.

"I don't have any concern about Mr. Swalwell," Pelosi said Thursday during her weekly news conference.

She pushed back on GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy who has publicly questioned whether Pelosi knew of China's alleged attempt to infiltrate Swalwell's office when she appointed him to the House Intelligence Committee in January 2015.