Swalwell Drops Calif. Governor Bid Amid New Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
US Representative Eric Swalwell ends his campaign for California governor after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, leading to widespread staff departures and a rapid decline in support.
Rep. Eric Swalwell has ended his campaign for California governor after facing allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to a nearly immediate collapse of his campaign as staff members quit amid the scandal. The allegations, which date back to 2017, were reported in a New York Post exposé on Wednesday and led to calls for Swalwell's resignation from the Democratic National Committee. In an interview with CNN, Swalwell acknowledged that he would withdraw from the race. He cited his desire to protect the party's chances in the election rather than continue amid the controversy.
