Eric Swalwell’s campaign for governor has hit a major roadblock, with top Democrats calling on him to drop out of the race amidst allegations of rape. The congressman, who had previously garnered support from his fellow Democrats in Congress, now finds himself facing a crisis of confidence.
Allegations of Rape Spark Fallout
A former staffer has come forward with allegations that Eric Swalwell raped her in 2024. According to the staffer, who spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity, she went to a bar with Swalwell and blacked out. However, she does remember a snippet of that evening, when Swalwell was on top of her. She claims she tried to push him off and tell him to stop, but he continued anyway.
Swalwell has denied the allegations, but the fallout has already begun. Multiple staff members have resigned from his campaign, and major labor groups that previously endorsed him have backed away. This comes as Politico reports that Swalwell’s campaign is in disarray, with a lack of direction and leadership.
Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff Weigh In
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has spoken out on the allegations, urging Swalwell to drop out of the race so that the allegations can be fully and fairly investigated. In a statement, Pelosi said,
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