Inside the sudden downfall of Eric Swalwell
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly ended Swalwell's political career by privately urging him to resign following the publication of allegations.
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly ended Swalwell's political career by privately urging him to resign following the publication of allegations.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California gubernatorial race following reports of sexual misconduct and assault, ending a career long-supported by Nancy Pelosi.
subject of misconduct allegations and resignation
Swalwell's version of this story ↗former president mentioned as context
House Minority Leader
subject of bipartisan misconduct pact
Democratic leadership
Democratic leadership
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