Rep. Eric Swalwell's California gubernatorial campaign faces collapse after prominent supporters withdraw aid following sexual assault allegations, which he denies as politically motivated.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor is in jeopardy after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2019 and 2024, prompting a swift withdrawal of support from key Democratic figures and powerful labor unions. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for an investigation, while Reps. Adam Schiff and Jimmy Gomez, along with other prominent Democrats and unions like the California SEIU and Teachers Association, urged Swalwell to end his bid, citing the serious nature of the allegations. Swalwell vehemently denies the claims, calling them false and a politically motivated attack meant to derail his campaign's momentum ahead of the June 2 election. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the allegations, noting the woman worked for Swalwell during the first alleged incident and stated she was too intoxicated to consent in both cases. Swalwell's attorney has sent a cease-and-desist letter, calling the allegations 'baseless.' The controversy has intensified calls for Swalwell to drop out of the crowded gubernatorial race.
