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Swalwell once dubbed 'Snapchat king of Congress' amid sexual misconduct claims

Swalwell resigned from Congress and suspended his gubernatorial bid amid sexual misconduct allegations that he denies.

Swalwell once dubbed 'Snapchat king of Congress' amid sexual misconduct claims
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Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and suspended his California gubernatorial bid amid sexual misconduct allegations, which he denies. The article revisits a 2016 profile of his use of Snapchat and how that coverage is viewed in light of the allegations.

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Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress Amid Misconduct Allegations

Outlets agree Swalwell announced he would resign from Congress after withdrawing from California’s gubernatorial race, amid sexual misconduct allegations that he denied. Left-leaning outlets frame the resignation as political maneuvering and question calls to expel lawmakers before allegations are tested. Center outlets emphasize allegations, denials, investigations and colleagues’ responses, alongside consequences for Swalwell’s seat and gubernatorial race. Right-leaning outlets connect the allegations to calls for accountability and Democratic political fallout, including claims about party leaders and changes in the California race.

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