{"id":47276,"date":"2026-04-11T03:45:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=47276"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:45:06","slug":"house-dem-leaders-call-for-swalwell-to-end-gubernatorial-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignnewstoday.com\/?p=47276","title":{"rendered":"House Dem Leaders Call for Swalwell to End Gubernatorial Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"subheading\">House Democrat leadership called for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to end his campaign to be the next governor of California in light of allegations of sexual assault brought against him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"a9d-pre\">House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) shared a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/2042762096769646898\">statement<\/a> from him, House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), in which they described the accusations as being \u201cincredibly disturbing.\u201d The lawmakers also called for a \u201cswift investigation\u201d into the accusations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"D-ROS-B1\" class=\"a9d\"\/>\n<figure id=\"M-ROS-B1\" class=\"a9d\"\/>\n<figure id=\"gmxrevmore\" class=\"H\"\/>\n<p>The statement from the lawmakers comes after a woman, who previously worked as a staffer for Swalwell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/politics\/article\/eric-swalwell-allegations-22198271.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&amp;utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral\">told<\/a> the <em>San Francisco Chronicle<\/em> of two separate incidents in which she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Swalwell.<\/p>\n<p>In one incident in September 2019, the woman says that after having drinks with Swalwell and becoming \u201cso severely intoxicated that she does not remember the rest of the night,\u201d she allegedly ended up waking up \u201cnaked in Swalwell\u2019s hotel bed and could feel the effect of vaginal intercourse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"a9d-pre\">In another instance in April 2024, the woman and Swalwell \u201cmet for drink,\u201d and the woman \u201cbecame so inebriated that she only remembers snippets.\u201d The woman says she remembers \u201cpushing Swalwell away and telling him, \u2018No.&#8217;\u201d:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"D-ROS-B2\" class=\"a9d\"\/>\n<figure id=\"M-ROS-B2\" class=\"a9d\"\/>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The woman said Swalwell began pursuing her within weeks after she was hired at age 21 to work in the Democrat\u2019s district office in Castro Valley in 2019. Swalwell messaged her on Snapchat, she said, sending images of is genitals and seeking nude pictures of her in return.<\/p>\n<p>She said Swalwell, who is married and 17 years her senior, tried to kiss her in her car when she drove him home from a donor meeting one night. Driving him to another event weeks later, she said Swalwell pulled out his penis in the car and asked her to perform oral sex on him. She said she did so in a parking lot.<\/p>\n<p>In September 2019, the woman said, Swalwell invited her out for drinks and she became so severely intoxicated that she does not remember the rest of the night. She said she woke up naked in Swalwell\u2019s hotel bed and could feel the effect of vaginal intercourse. She said Swalwell distanced himself from her afterward and the relationship faded.<\/p>\n<p>Five years later, the woman said, she attended an April 2024 charity gala where Swalwell was honored. The woman, who no longer worked for Swalwell, said they met for drinks afterward, during which she became so inebriated that she only remembers snippets of the night, including pushing Swalwell away and telling him, \u201cNo,\u201d while he allegedly forced himself on her.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Additionally, \u201cthree other women\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/10\/us\/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs\">told<\/a> CNN about \u201calleged various kinds of sexual misconduct\u201d by Swalwell. One woman told the outlet that \u201cShe ended up extremely drunk inside his hotel room,\u201d and that earlier that evening, Swalwell allegedly \u201ckissed her and touched her leg without her consent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into these incidents and for the Congressman to immediately end his campaign to be California\u2019s next Governor,\u201d the lawmakers said in their statement.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/t\/assets\/html\/tweet-5.html#2042762096769646898\" data-btlnk=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepJeffries\/status\/2042762096769646898\" class=\"bnn-if-tweet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"260\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is unacceptable of anyone\u00a0\u2014 certainly not an elected official\u00a0\u2014 and must be taken seriously,\u201d the lawmakers added. \u201cWe commend the courageous women for sharing their experiences. In this and all circumstances, we must ensure that those who come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment are heard and respected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In response to the allegations of sexual assault brought against Swalwell, Sens. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), along with Reps. Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), said that they were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/politics\/2026\/04\/10\/sens-schiff-gallego-withdraw-support-for-swalwell-over-sexual-assault-allegations\/\">withdrawing<\/a> their support for Swalwell\u2019s campaign for governor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have read the San Francisco Chronicle\u2019s account and I am deeply distressed by its allegations,\u201d Schiff wrote in a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchiff\/status\/2042731289430667538\">post<\/a> on X. \u201cThis woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously. I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/t\/assets\/html\/tweet-5.html#2042731289430667538\" data-btlnk=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSchiff\/status\/2042731289430667538\" class=\"bnn-if-tweet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"260\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn light of the recent allegations against Representative Eric Swalwell, I am withdrawing my endorsement of his campaign for Governor,\u201d Lieu <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tedlieu\/status\/2042742247826051186\">wrote<\/a> in a post.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/t\/assets\/html\/tweet-5.html#2042742247826051186\" data-btlnk=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tedlieu\/status\/2042742247826051186\" class=\"bnn-if-tweet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"260\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s reports about Eric Swalwell\u2019s conduct while in office are deeply disturbing,\u201d Moskowitz <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JaredEMoskowitz\/status\/2042745450277613798\">wrote<\/a> in a post. \u201cSexual violence against women or anyone is unacceptable. Given these serious allegations, I am withdrawing my support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/t\/assets\/html\/tweet-5.html#2042745450277613798\" data-btlnk=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JaredEMoskowitz\/status\/2042745450277613798\" class=\"bnn-if-tweet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"260\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breitbart.com\/politics\/2026\/04\/10\/house-democrat-leaders-call-for-swalwell-to-end-california-gubernatorial-campaign-over-sexual-assault-allegations\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Democrat leadership called for Rep. 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