Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.
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Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress and his gubernatorial campaign following allegations of sexual misconduct and assault.
Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which he denies.
proposing expulsion
commenting on misconduct cases
facing separate ethics probe
commenting on resignation
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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