Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, which he denies.
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Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, which he denies.
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10 stories · 83–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced his intent to resign from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The move comes amid pressure from party leaders and the threat of an expulsion vote.
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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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