It's Over: Eric Swalwell Suspends CA Gubernatorial Bid Amid Sexual...

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) seems determined to hold the title of the dumbest member of the House of Representatives. The California liberal, who was once a leading candidate for governor within the Democratic Party, saw his reputation shattered over the weekend as allegations of sexual misconduct and rape emerged intensely. Four women came forward accusing the congressman of being highly inappropriate toward them. Additionally, a former staffer claimed that he raped her in 2019 and assaulted her again in 2024 at a charity event in New York City. The latter incident led to the involvement of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Swalwell has claimed this was a MAGA conspiracy. It’s not. Progressive influencers pushed this story. Second, they’re not anonymous accusers—he knew most or all of them. The man was a loudmouth attack dog whose entire existence, all the pandering, especially on these issues, has come back to haunt him. With no endorsements or fundraising possible, Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign tonight: I am suspending my campaign for Governor.To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 13, 2026