Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault, which he has strongly denied.
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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault, which he has strongly denied.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) addressed his long-standing friendship with Representative Eric Swalwell following the latter's resignation over sexual assault allegations, admitting he ignored rumors of 'flirty' behavior but denying knowledge of any criminal conduct.
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Outlets across the spectrum are reporting on Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial bid following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Right-leaning sources like Fox News and Breitbart emphasize a "culture of silence" among Democrats and use more severe language regarding the accusations. In contrast, center and left-leaning outlets like AP News and The Intercept focus on the broader institutional reckoning in Congress and the speed of the Democratic party's response compared to past scandals.
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