After dropping gubernatorial bid, Swalwell still faces calls to resign or face expulsion from US House
Representative Eric Swalwell is facing intense pressure to resign from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
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Representative Eric Swalwell is facing intense pressure to resign from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) faces bipartisan calls to resign or face a House expulsion vote following serious allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, even after suspended his gubernatorial campaign.
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Representative calling for resignation
Representative calling for expulsion
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Media outlets across the political spectrum are providing uniformly negative coverage of Swalwell’s resignation and the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. While center-left sources like The Daily Beast focus on the procedural pressure from the House Ethics Committee, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and The American Spectator emphasize the "ignominy" of the scandal and the increasing number of accusers.
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