US EditionSwalwell Campaign Denies Online Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior
His campaign says the claims are unverified and politically driven, while a recent poll showed him leading the open primary with 17 percent.
- On Tuesday, California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell fiercely denied online rumors alleging sexual misconduct with staffers and interns; campaign spokesperson Micah Beasley called the claims 'false, outrageous rumor' spread by opponents and 'MAGA conspiracy theorists' 27 days before the primary.
- Cheyenne Hunt, a lawyer and executive director of Gen-Z for Change, posted Sunday that she is 'working with a number of women who are in the process of coming forward' with allegations; The Daily Caller published the claims Monday, sparking broader discussion.
- Hunt alleged Swalwell targeted 'employees, interns, and fans, presenting as a mentor and then exploiting that power' through DMs and Snapchat; Swalwell's campaign countered that 'in 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office has ever been lodged.'
- Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic gubernatorial rival, called the allegations 'very, very troubling' Tuesday on CNN; with the June 2 primary less than two months away, only the top two finishers advance to the general election under California's unique system.
- Last week, Swalwell's attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel demanding the bureau halt release of investigative files tied to his past association with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative active between 2011 and 2015.
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Katie Porter and influencer behind Swalwell allegations "don't have a relationship to speak of," campaign says
The influencer behind viral allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell has academic and political connections with UC Irvine Law professor and California governor's race rival Katie Porter.
OMISSION: Network Newscasts Pretend Swalwell Allegations Didn’t Happen
The Elitist Media are known for hiding significant news that doesn’t align with their liberal agenda or generally naked Democrats look bad. Their ongoing omission of new allegations against U.S. Rep Eric Swalwell (D-CA) stands as the latest example. Per the Free Beacon: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.) will "soon" face sexual harassment allegations from a number of "credible women," including former staffers, according to the leader of the left-w…
Swalwell campaign denies ‘outrageous’ claims of inappropriate behavior
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) campaign for governor of California has denied claims circulating on social media that multiple women plan to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against the lawmaker, just weeks ahead of the Golden State’s closely watched primary. “This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by…
Nolte: Eric Swalwell Denies Inappropriate Behavior with Staffers, Blames MAGA Conspiracies
Although it’s all coming from left-leaning social media accounts, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is still blaming MAGA for unsubstantiated reports that he behaved inappropriately with a number of female staffers.
Swalwell campaign denies 'outrageous' claims of misconduct
(Inside California Politics) — U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign is forcefully pushing back on allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers as social media speculation continues to spread. A spokesperson for Swalwell's campaign for governor of California called the allegations a "false, outrageous rumor" spread shortly before the primary election. The statement comes as a [...]
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