Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial bid following sexual assault allegations, which he denies while apologizing for past mistakes.

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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial bid following sexual assault allegations, which he denies while apologizing for past mistakes.

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Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual assault, which he denies, as both Democratic and Republican colleagues call for his resignation or expulsion from Congress.
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Across the political spectrum, outlets are reporting on Representative Eric Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Mainstream and left-leaning sources like NBC News and Blue Virginia emphasize the bipartisan nature of the fallout, highlighting calls for expulsion from fellow Democrats. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Next News Network and Breitbart frame the event as a "meltdown," frequently connecting the current scandal to previous controversies regarding Swalwell's past security ties.
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