Swalwell Suspends California Governor Bid Amid Rape Allegations
April 13, 2026·5 days ago·via The Independent
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his California governor's campaign after allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape claims from a former staffer who says he assaulted her twice while she was intoxicated. Three other women accuse him of misconduct in CNN interviews, prompting staff quits, supporter pullouts, and calls for his congressional resignation. Swalwell denies the "false allegations" and vows to fight them personally, not through his campaign. Read more about this...