In brief
California Congressman Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct. In a letter posted on social media, Swalwell expressed his remorse and acknowledged his past mistakes while maintaining his innocence against the allegations. Four women have accused him of various forms of misconduct, prompting an ethics inquiry in Congress. Swalwell's resignation comes shortly after a loss of support for his gubernatorial campaign and amidst a widening scandal involving another congressman facing similar scrutiny.
U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress after dropping out of the California governor race, following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations. In a letter posted on X, Swalwell expressed remorse, stating, I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past. He added that while he would contest the serious allegations, he felt it necessary to step down to avoid distracting from his duties. Four women have accused Swalwell of misconduct, ranging from sexual harassment to rape, prompting a House ethics inquiry. Amidst these claims, Swalwell lost support for his gubernatorial bid, further solidifying his decision to resign. Concurrently, Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales, also facing an ethics inquiry, announced his retirement. As Congress returns from recess, both inquiries are set to be addressed.
