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Jeffries slammed for not demanding Swalwell resign from Congress

Jeffries called for an investigation and for Swalwell to leave the governor’s race, but did not demand his resignation from Congress.

Jeffries slammed for not demanding Swalwell resign from Congress
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Apr 11, 2026
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Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic leaders called for Eric Swalwell to end his California gubernatorial campaign and for a swift investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, but did not demand that he resign from Congress. Swalwell denied the allegations.

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House Democratic leader whose statement called for Swalwell to end his gubernatorial campaign but not to resign from Congress

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative accused of sexual misconduct who denied the allegations

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Representative who said she would introduce a resolution to censure Swalwell

Representative who called for Swalwell to resign

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House Democratic Leaders Call for Swalwell to End Gubernatorial Campaign

Outlets agree that House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, urged Eric Swalwell to end his California gubernatorial campaign and called for an investigation after sexual misconduct allegations. Coverage also reports Swalwell’s denial. Center outlets focus on the demand that Swalwell leave the race amid allegations, with coverage also including his denial. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Jeffries stopped short of seeking Swalwell’s resignation from Congress, and some coverage questions leaders’ stance on expulsion.

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