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politics2 hours ago•4 min saved

Pressure mounts for Swalwell to exit California governor bid amid sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell faces growing calls to withdraw from California's open gubernatorial race after multiple women alleged sexual misconduct, including an incident in 2019. Swalwell denies the claims and says he will defend himself with facts, while losing endorsements from prominent Democrats (Adam Schiff, Nancy Pelosi) and labor unions such as the California Teachers Association. The scandal comes as a crowded primary tests the race weeks before ballots go out, with Gov. Gavin Newsom urging a serious investigation.

via BBC|

#california-governor-race #california-politics #endorsements

politics3 hours ago•16 min saved

Swalwell’s California bid loses backers amid assault allegations

Several supporters have withdrawn their backing from Rep. Eric Swalwell's bid for California governor after assault allegations surfaced, as he continues campaigning with events such as a Sacramento town hall.

via AP News|

#assault-allegations #california #eric-swalwell

politics17 hours ago•21 min saved

Four Women Level Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Swalwell, Including a Rape Allegation, as California Governor Race Heats Up

CNN reports four women allege sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says Swalwell raped her in 2024 after she was intoxicated; other claims describe nonconsensual touching or sexual encounters during heavy drinking in 2019 and later incidents involving unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos. Swalwell denies the accusations, calling them false and timing them around his governor bid, while lawyers sent cease‑and‑desist letters. Some elements are corroborated by messages, medical records, and other interviews, and the piece frames the allegations as part of a broader pattern tied to power and Swalwell’s public profile.}

via CNN|

#california-governor-race #cnn-investigation #eric-swalwell

politics19 hours ago•5 min saved

Swalwell’s California bid rattled by new sexual misconduct allegations and staff resignations

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s California gubernatorial bid faced a blow as multiple senior staffers resigned amid a new sexual misconduct allegation from a former aide, which Swalwell has denied and responded to with a cease-and-desist in at least one case; the turmoil culminated in the cancellation of a town hall, arriving after earlier momentum from labor endorsements and a pro-Swalwell super PAC and amid renewed scrutiny over past ties to a Chinese operative.

via Politico|

#california-gubernatorial-race #campaign-resignations #eric-swalwell

california-politics2 days ago•4 min saved

Porter distances herself from influencer tied to Swalwell allegations

CBS News California reports that influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who has promoted allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, has academic and professional ties to UC Irvine Law professor and Porter’s rival for governor, Katie Porter. Porter's campaign says there is no meaningful relationship with Hunt, noting overlapping timelines but no collaboration; Hunt has hinted at coordinating with women who may come forward about Swalwell, while Swalwell’s campaign denies the allegations and dismisses them as political attacks. The piece also covers Hunt’s and Porter’s overlapping years at UC Irvine and Porter's public remarks on the matter, with CNN cautioning that independent verification of the allegations has not been established.

via CBS News|

#california-governor-race #california-politics #cheyenne-hunt

politics11 days ago•3 min saved

Swalwell Moves to Block FBI Release of Decade-Old Case Files

Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist to the FBI, seeking to block the release of files from a decade-old investigation into a Chinese fund-raiser linked to the congressman, arguing disclosures would violate his First Amendment rights, longstanding DOJ rules on investigations used to influence elections, and the Privacy Act; the Trump administration had pushed to collect documents from the case, but no charges were brought.

via The New York Times|

#cease-and-desist #christine-fang #eric-swalwell

courts-and-law11 days ago•21 min saved

Swalwell tells FBI to halt release of decade-old files tied to alleged Chinese link

Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel asking the bureau to stop releasing decade-old files involving Swalwell’s alleged ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, in response to a Washington Post report that Patel planned to publish the materials.

via The Washington Post|

#china #courts-and-law #eric-swalwell

politics12 days ago•66 min saved

Kash Patel’s FBI gambit to weaponize Swalwell exposed

Kash Patel reportedly pressed the FBI to surface and redact decades‑old files on Rep. Eric Swalwell and a linked Chinese agent, Christine Fang, as part of an effort to build a criminal case against Swalwell. The plan allegedly included sending agents to China or arranging a visa for Fang for intel, but insiders warned such steps could compromise sources; Swalwell rebuts the claims, and a FBI spokesman says the Post’s reporting is incorrect. The piece also notes California’s governor race dynamics, where GOP frontrunners Hilton and Bianco lead polls amid Democratic disarray as Swalwell contemplates a bid.

via The Daily Beast|

#california #donald-trump #eric-swalwell

politics12 days ago•6 min saved

Swalwell casts FBI file release as political weapon in California bid

Rep. Eric Swalwell blasted reports that the Trump administration and FBI officials want to release a years-old file tied to his ties with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese operative, calling it a political smear as he runs for California governor. Swalwell notes he wasn’t charged, the House Ethics probe into his links with Fang was closed in 2023, and warns the move could show the weaponization of investigations and reflect FBI priorities amid a charged political environment.

via Politico|

#california-governors-race #christine-fang #eric-swalwell

courts-and-law13 days ago•22 min saved

Patel pushes to release Swalwell file, sparking FBI concerns

FBI officials express alarm as Director Kash Patel pushes to publicly post a decade-old file linking Rep. Eric Swalwell to a suspected Chinese operative, despite no public evidence of wrongdoing; agents are redacting the records prior to release, raising concerns about sources, methods, and political implications.

via The Washington Post|

#christine-fang #courts-and-law #eric-swalwell

politics21 days ago•4 min saved

Swalwell ends suit alleging privacy breach by FHFA director over mortgage records

Rep. Eric Swalwell has dropped his November lawsuit accusing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte of using mortgage investigations to silence opponents, arguing it violated the First Amendment and privacy protections. Pulte had referred Swalwell to the DOJ over alleged mortgage and tax fraud related to a Washington home, which Swalwell denies. The governor’s residency dispute referenced in the coverage is being handled in a separate case; no comment was provided by Pulte.

via Politico|

#bill-pulte #eric-swalwell #fhfa

politics1 month ago•33 min saved

Calif. Democrats chase a party endorsement amid a crowded gubernatorial field

At the California Democratic Party endorsement convention, nine Democrats vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom entered a marathon process with little expectation of earning the party’s endorsement, which requires 60% of about 3,500 delegates. Early results put Rep. Eric Swalwell in the lead around 24%, with Betty Yee and Xavier Becerra trailing, but no candidate near the threshold. The sprawling field and fundraising dynamics raise questions about narrowing the field ahead of the June primary and the risk of a GOP lockout in November.

via CalMatters|

#betty-yee #california-democratic-party-convention #california-governor-race-2026

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Eric Swalwell's Viral Takedown of GOP's Trump "Cult"

Representative Eric Swalwell went viral for a speech during a House Judiciary Committee hearing where he accused Republicans of being in a "cult" for supporting former President Donald Trump despite his legal troubles. Swalwell's remarks, which included a list of contradictions in Republican stances, sparked both praise from Democrats and criticism from conservatives. The video quickly gained traction on social media, highlighting the ongoing political divide over Trump's legal battles and 2024 presidential campaign.

via Newsweek|

#donald-trump #eric-swalwell #house-judiciary-committee

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Eric Swalwell's Brutal Takedown of Jim Jordan Over Locker Room Controversy"

During a debate on transgender athletes, Rep. Eric Swalwell took a jab at House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan by referencing the latter's past involvement in a locker room controversy at Ohio State University. Swalwell criticized a Republican-backed bill that would block transgender athletes from women's sports, calling it "creepy" and a "small issue" compared to other pressing matters. He also questioned who would enforce "on-demand gender checks" and dismissed the bill as an attempt to create a non-existent problem.

via HuffPost|

#eric-swalwell #house-judiciary-committee #jim-jordan

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Eric Swalwell's Campaign Expenditures: Super Bowl Tickets, Luxury Spas, and More"

California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign appears to have spent large amounts of donor funds on Super Bowl tickets and luxury accommodations, including over $22,000 on event tickets with the San Francisco 49ers and nearly $31,000 on tickets for a fundraising event at Allegiant Stadium. The campaign also reimbursed $962 for tickets to a 49ers co-owner and spent thousands on high-end items and accommodations, including hotels in Dubai, London, and Germany. This comes amid questions about how Swalwell, who has reported massive debts, landed the tickets and spent over $90,000 on travel expenses in the last three months of 2023.

via Fox News|

#campaign-finance #eric-swalwell #fundraising-expenses