US EditionRep. Eric Swalwell resigns from U.S. House after sexual misconduct allegations
The House Ethics Committee opened a probe as bipartisan lawmakers pushed to expel him, and his California governor bid collapsed within 48 hours.
- On Monday, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced his resignation from Congress, ending his seven-term tenure following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.
- The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that a woman accused Swalwell of sexual assault in 2019 and 2024; Swalwell denies the allegations but apologized for "mistakes in judgment" on social media.
- Unions like the California Teachers Association and lawmakers including Nancy Pelosi withdrew support and called for his resignation; the House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into the misconduct claims on Monday.
- Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed an expulsion motion over the weekend, but Swalwell stated that expelling members without due process is "wrong" and opted to resign instead to avoid distraction.
- Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal said "we believe women" and urged both Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign, highlighting broader accountability for sexual misconduct allegations across both parties in Congress.
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The Spectacle Ep. 405: Slimy Swalwell and His Slimy Democrat Friends – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
The sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell have officially ousted him from the California governor’s race and led him to resign from Congress. The feeding frenzy that led Swalwell to his resignation was also fueled by the Democrats, who have left him to be ostracized by the American public. (READ MORE: The Democrats’ Swalwell Follies) The Spectacle Podcast hosts Scott McKay and Melissa Mackenzie criticize Swalwell for his actions and …
Shock Resignation And Criminal Probe: Inside Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwell - Tampa Free Press
Former Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on Tuesday as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a criminal investigation into a new allegation of sexual assault. The accuser, Lonna Drewes, appeared at a news conference with her attorneys to detail an incident she says occurred in a West Hollywood hotel room in July 2018. […] Shock Resignation And Criminal Probe: Inside Sexual Assault Allegations Against Eric Swalwe…
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