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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and ethics violations regarding relationships with subordinates.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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California Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The downfall was accelerated by a swift pressure campaign led by his longtime mentor, Nancy Pelosi.
former Speaker who pressured Swalwell to resign
Pelosi's version of this story ↗mentioned regarding impeachment and spy claims
House Minority Leader who called for resignation
subject of a bipartisan pact regarding misconduct
Democratic leader calling for resignation
Democratic leader calling for resignation
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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