Eric Swalwell Ends Governor Run: Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Violating Immigration Laws to Keep Brazilian Nanny in US — Pramila Jayapal | ChamberLight
Eric Swalwell Ends Governor Run: Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Violating Immigration Laws to Keep Brazilian Nanny in US
Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual assault and a federal investigation into his household staff.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual assault, unsolicited explicit photos, and a federal investigation into the illegal employment of a nanny violating immigration laws.
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.