Rep. Swalwell Faces Calls to Resign Over Sexual Misconduct and Assault Allegations
Congressman Eric Swalwell is embroiled in serious allegations of sexual misconduct and assault involving four women. This controversy has put a damper on his campaign for governor of California, with prominent Democratic figures like Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff urging him to step down. Additionally, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has stated her intention to file a motion to expel Swalwell from Congress, arguing for a necessary ethical overhaul in Washington.
On Saturday, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced plans to introduce a motion to remove Rep. Swalwell (D-Calif.) after former employees accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. In a tweet that morning, she said, “I am introducing a motion to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress.”
These developments follow accusations from at least four former staffers, one of whom claims he sexually assaulted her multiple times. A former staff member recounted that when she was 17 and Swalwell was 38, he began messaging her on Snapchat, a platform where messages vanish. The woman, not named by the San Francisco Chronicle, alleged that Swalwell sent her inappropriate photos and sought nude images in return.
In a further allegation from 2024, she reported waking up alone in Swalwell’s hotel room with “vaginal bleeding” after a night she couldn’t remember. Swalwell, who is married with children, has denied all allegations, calling them “false and outrageous.” His attorney reportedly sent the accuser a cease-and-desist letter.
While seeking California’s governorship, Swalwell had previously positioned himself as a leading Democratic candidate, narrowly trailing only Republican Steve Hilton. However, the recent allegations have triggered a wave of calls for his resignation from key party members, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and close allies like Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), who shifted from supporting him to asking for his resignation amidst backlash.
While some Democratic leaders, like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have advocated for his withdrawal from the race, very few have demanded that he leave Congress entirely—an inconsistency that Luna pointed out during an appearance with Kayleigh McEnany. Luna remarked, “It’s unacceptable that he just campaigned for California governor and is still sitting in the House of Representatives.”
Luna further criticized the Democratic stance, questioning if they were allowing Swalwell to remain in Congress while opposing his governorship. If her motion to expel him is put forth, it would require a two-thirds majority in the House to succeed.
