Warner Avoids Comment on Swalwell Resignation Amid Allegations

Senator Mark Warner from Virginia refrained from making a statement Sunday regarding whether Representative Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, should step down from Congress following recent allegations of sexual misconduct.

During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” host Dana Bash pressed Warner about the accusations against Swalwell. She noted that Swalwell has denied the charges, calling them false, and asked Warner if he believed Swalwell should resign or face expulsion.

Warner responded cautiously, mentioning that he had seen coverage of the situation and that he had met Swalwell a couple of times. He expressed a desire to hear Swalwell’s side, stating, “If any of these allegations are true, he should no longer be in office.” However, he highlighted that he was not fully abreast of the facts and thought it necessary to gather more information before drawing conclusions.

Swalwell faces serious accusations from a former employee who claims he sexually assaulted her while she was intoxicated. This story was initially reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, with three additional women coming forward to CNN with similar allegations.

Swalwell’s political future is uncertain as he campaigns for the governorship of California. Some party members have called for him to resign in light of these allegations, but he strongly denied any wrongdoing. In a video he shared, Swalwell emphasized, “The sexual assault allegations are completely false. I’m going to fight them with everything I have.”

Other Democratic candidates, including Katie Porter and Tom Steyer, have also urged Swalwell to resign as suspicions grow. The situation remains tense, with political implications likely unfolding in the weeks to come.