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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations which he has denied.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and his California gubernatorial campaign following a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations. The downfall was accelerated by a swift withdrawal of support from top Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi.
former Speaker who pressured Swalwell to resign
Pelosi's version of this story ↗former President mentioned in context of impeachment
House Minority Leader
Republican Representative mentioned as counterparty
House Democratic Caucus Chair
House Minority Whip
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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