Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance, expressed uncertainty about how Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) can continue his campaign for the California governorship amid serious sexual assault and rape allegations.
In a recent discussion with Matthew Boyle, the Washington bureau chief for Breitbart News, Maloney acknowledged that the Democrats are maintaining focus on the issues. He highlighted a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, which details allegations from a former staffer claiming that Swalwell had assaulted him on two occasions. Following these claims, prominent Democrats such as Sen. Adam Schiff and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have retracted their support and urged Swalwell to exit the gubernatorial race.
Maloney remarked, “It seems this might spell the end for Swalwell. There are now calls for Hakeem Jeffries to resign too, which seems a bit desperate. If he intends to remain in the race, I can’t see how he’ll manage to win elections throughout California, let alone stay in Congress. These allegations are quite serious.”
He further emphasized the gravity of the accusations, stating, “These aren’t random comments from some anonymous person online. These allegations come from genuine individuals with real stories, and Swalwell is really in a tough spot.”
Boyle discussed the volatile situation, noting that the Democratic establishment is becoming increasingly anxious about the possibility of Katie Porter, a former Rep., emerging as the Democratic nominee amidst these new developments. Maloney also called attention to Swalwell’s past criticisms of President Trump and Republicans, labeling him as hypocritical for his behavior now.
“These allegations force a reflection,” Maloney noted, adding that, while unproven, they still paint a troubling picture of Swalwell’s character.
“It would be fantastic for Katie Porter to become the gubernatorial candidate. I mean, everyone seems to want that. It feels like the best shot for Democrats to hold onto California,” he concluded.
