Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor
Eric Swalwell denied the sexual assault and misconduct allegations as “absolutely false” while lawmakers called for him to leave Congress and the governor’s race.
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Eric Swalwell denied the sexual assault and misconduct allegations as “absolutely false” while lawmakers called for him to leave Congress and the governor’s race.
Reports by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle detailing sexual assault and misconduct allegations against Eric Swalwell prompted calls from lawmakers for him to leave Congress and the California governor’s race. Swalwell denied the allegations, and the Manhattan district attorney’s office confirmed an investigation.
California gubernatorial candidate facing allegations and calls to resign from Congress
Representative commenting on the allegations
Representative who said Swalwell and Tony Gonzales should leave Congress
Representative who said she would submit an expulsion motion
Representative facing separate sexual misconduct allegations
Representative calling for investigations and Swalwell’s departure
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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