Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims
Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.
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"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office."
— Tony Gonzales , Politician
"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"As I’ve said, Gonzales and Swalwell are not fit to serve in Congress given their sexual transgressions against women who work for them."
— Teresa Leger Fernández , Politician
"I support the ethics committee’s investigation and believe Eric Swalwell is no longer fit to be a member of Congress."
— Ruben Gallego , Politician
"Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"I think he made the right decision to resign."
— Adam Schiff , Politician
"Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
Key People
Adam Schiff is a Democratic senator from California.
Aisha Wahab is a state senator from California.
A Republican Congresswoman who chairs a task force on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Cory Mills is a Republican congressman seeking re-election in Florida.
Eric Swalwell is a U.S. Representative from California.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Representative from South Carolina calling the allegations against Gonzales disturbing.
Former Speaker of the House known for her political activism.
A Democratic congresswoman who called for the resignation or expulsion of Swalwell.
Democratic congressman from Arizona.
A Democratic congresswoman indicted on federal charges related to campaign funds.
A Representative advocating for Tony Gonzales's resignation.
A Republican Representative from Texas facing calls for resignation over alleged affair with a staffer.
Victor Aguilar, Jr. is a councilmember from San Leandro, California.
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Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) announced his resignation from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations, prompting bipartisan calls for his departure.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) announced his resignation from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which led to the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) announced his resignation from Congress after multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including sexual assault and sending explicit messages to staffers, which he has denied.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) announced his resignation from Congress following allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and rape by four women, which he has denied.
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, including those from a former staff member, which led to the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign.
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