Newsom schedules a special election for August 2026 to fill Eric Swalwell’s position.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that a special election will take place on August 18 to fill the congressional seat left vacant by Eric Swalwell, who recently resigned. In his declaration, Newsom stated, “I, Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, hereby declare and order that a special election be held in […]
Gallego believes Swalwell’s friendship influenced his views on misconduct.
Allegations Against Eric Swalwell Lead to Friend’s Regret One of Eric Swalwell’s close friends, Sen. Ruben Gallego from Arizona, expressed that their friendship may have compromised his ability to judge the former representative’s character amidst longstanding rumors about his behavior in Washington, D.C. “Eric Swalwell lied to all of us,” Gallego stated during an unplanned […]
How Nancy Pelosi supported Eric Swalwell’s ascent in Congress
Eric Swalwell, once seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, has faced serious allegations of sexual misconduct that threaten to derail his career after 13 years in Congress. His ascent was aided significantly by influential figures like Representative Nancy Pelosi, who helped him secure crucial positions on congressional committees. Swalwell became a prominent […]
‘How Could You Not Know?’: Swalwell’s Close Friend Attempts to Persuade Media That He Had No Idea
Gallego Reacts to Swalwell’s Resignation Amid Misconduct Allegations On Tuesday, Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego was questioned by a reporter regarding the sexual misconduct allegations against former Democratic California Representative Eric Swalwell. Swalwell announced his resignation from the Legislature on Monday, just a day after launching his gubernatorial campaign, following public allegations from multiple women, […]
Nancy Pelosi Refutes Claims that Democrats Ignored Eric Swalwell’s Actions: ‘Not at All’
Pelosi Responds to Swalwell’s Resignation Amid Allegations House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while attending a legislative conference, commented on the allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, stating she was unaware of any misconduct. This came as Swalwell announced he would be stepping down from Congress and halting his gubernatorial campaign. When questioned about whether Democrats were ignoring […]
Swalwell’s resignation intersects with the ‘Fang Fang’ controversy as critics call for documents.
Swalwell Announces Resignation Amid Allegations Member of Parliament Eric Swalwell declared on Monday that he would be stepping down from Congress. His decision comes in light of mounting criticism over several sexual misconduct accusations. Additionally, the long-standing controversy surrounding his connection with a suspected Chinese spy has resurfaced as reports emerge about the FBI contemplating […]
Eric Swalwell’s accusations draw attention to his past controversies
Eric Swalwell faced a significant setback in the California gubernatorial race on Sunday. By the following day, he had stepped down from Congress, preempting an investigation into serious sexual assault allegations. This resignation marks a swift decline for the once-prominent candidate. Swalwell has asserted that the accusations are false and intends to contest them. Yet, […]
Leading Democrats commend Swalwell’s choice to step down from Congress.
Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, has announced his resignation from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct. This decision has been met with approval from prominent Senate Democrats, including Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts. On the Republican side, there are questions about what Democratic leaders knew prior to Swalwell’s resignation, which came shortly after […]
GOP Representative Gonzales will step down after acknowledging an affair with a staff member, coinciding with Swalwell’s resignation on the same day.
Resignations Shake Congress Amid Allegations Rep. Tony Gonzalez, a Republican from Texas, announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, revealing that he had an affair with a staff member. This news coincides with a separate resignation from Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell on the same day. Swalwell’s departure followed allegations of sexual misconduct, which intensified scrutiny […]
Ethics Committee Launches Investigation into Swalwell’s Accused Sexual Misconduct
Investigation Launched into Rep. Eric Swalwell The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it will initiate an investigation regarding accusations of sexual misconduct involving Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and a former staff member. In a joint statement, Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) and Ranking Member Mark Desaulniers (D-CA) detailed the decision: The Committee […]