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Pelosi says she had no knowledge of Swalwell sexual misconduct claims

Pelosi said she had no prior knowledge of the allegations and called Swalwell’s resignation the right decision.

Pelosi says she had no knowledge of Swalwell sexual misconduct claims
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Nancy Pelosi said she had no prior knowledge of the sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell and called his decision to resign the right thing to do. Swalwell announced he would resign amid the allegations and a threatened expulsion vote.

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Former House Speaker and longtime ally of Swalwell, responding to allegations against him

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative and California gubernatorial candidate facing sexual misconduct allegations

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Ruben Gallego
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Senator and longtime friend of Swalwell who said he knew nothing of the allegations

Representative who planned to introduce an expulsion resolution against Swalwell

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Nancy Pelosi Urges Eric Swalwell to Leave California's Governor's Race

Pelosi urged Eric Swalwell to leave California’s governor’s race amid sexual-misconduct allegations, and Swalwell denied the allegations. Left-leaning outlets frame the call as a Democratic accountability measure. Center outlets report calls for Swalwell to leave, his denial and campaign fallout. Right-leaning outlets scrutinize Pelosi’s past support and response, including the scope of her call and her statement that she had no prior knowledge.

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