Swalwell and Gonzales Resign From Congress
Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, which he has partially denied.
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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, which he has partially denied.
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Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned on the same day in April 2026 following separate allegations of sexual misconduct. The unprecedented dual departures follow intense bipartisan pressure and a failed House vote to keep ethics investigation records sealed.
resigned following harassment and affair allegations
Gonzales's version of this story ↗
sponsored resolution to release ethics records
supported expulsion for both members
called for Swalwell and Gonzales to resign
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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