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Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from multiple women. He apologized for mistakes in judgment while denying the claims. The decision came after losing endorsements and facing potential expulsion from Congress.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California, suspended his campaign for governor on Sunday. The suspension followed public allegations of sexual assault and other sexual misconduct made by several women who knew or worked for him.
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Swalwell denied the allegations but apologized for past mistakes in judgment. Multiple women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including a former staffer who alleged he sexually assaulted her. The allegations emerged publicly on Friday.
Swalwell lost most of his endorsements from influential Democratic groups in California shortly after the reports surfaced.
A billionaire donor who had supported Swalwell's campaign with over $1 million cut ties with him.
The donor stated he was no longer supporting Swalwell and expressed frustration with the Democratic Party. Swalwell had filmed a denial video from the donor's Beverly Hills mansion before the suspension. The donor confirmed Swalwell was no longer staying at the property.
He indicated he might seek to recover the donated funds through legal means. Previously, the donor had described Swalwell positively and provided additional support, including a campaign contribution and a trip.
faces a vote in the House this week to potentially expel him over the sexual assault allegations.
A Republican representative is leading calls to expel Swalwell and another Democratic lawmaker, citing reports of sexual assault and misuse of campaign funds.
The swift abandonment by these groups followed the public accusations. Swalwell's political career has faced additional scrutiny from separate complaints.
