Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
Jackie Speier said House members should investigate and act on the allegations against Swalwell and Gonzales.
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Jackie Speier said House members should investigate and act on the allegations against Swalwell and Gonzales.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Senator Ruben Gallego said he had heard rumors about Representative Eric Swalwell but did not confront him, and said he had been misled about the allegations. Swalwell and Representative Tony Gonzales resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, renewing debate over congressional accountability and how such complaints are handled.
Senator discussing his past knowledge of rumors about Swalwell
Gallego's version of this story ↗
Representative who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations
Gonzales's version of this story ↗Former representative who called for investigation and action
Speaker who commented on the resignations and allegations
Senate majority leader who said he was open to changes in reporting procedures
Representative who said complaints against members remained unaddressed
House Democratic leader who commented on the resignations
Former Speaker who said she had no knowledge of Swalwell’s misconduct
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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Former Speaker who said she had no knowledge of Swalwell’s misconduct
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