Swalwell and Gonzales resign from Congress under threat of expulsion
Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which he continues to deny while acknowledging poor judgment.
Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress on April 14, 2026, amid separate sexual misconduct scandals and the imminent threat of bipartisan expulsion votes.
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.
