Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid growing rancor over sexual misconduct claims
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from former staff and others.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Bipartisan calls for his expulsion from Congress are mounting as multiple women and former staffers come forward.
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.