Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
Representative Swalwell resigned from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual assault and predatory behavior.
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Representative Swalwell resigned from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual assault and predatory behavior.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Senator Ruben Gallego admitted ignoring long-standing rumors about Representative Eric Swalwell's behavior prior to Swalwell's resignation amid sexual assault allegations. This highlights a persistent culture of silence on Capitol Hill despite post-#MeToo reforms.
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Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Right-leaning sources like Fox News and Breitbart emphasize a "culture of silence" among Democrats and use more severe language regarding the accusations. In contrast, center and left-leaning outlets like AP News and The Intercept focus on the broader institutional reckoning in Congress and the speed of the Democratic party's response compared to past scandals.
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