Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, citing mounting pressure, public scrutiny, and the need to uphold accountability amid controversy.
Swalwell’s political bid unraveled rapidly after several women came forward with accusations of sexual misconduct, including a former staff member who alleged he initiated intimate contact when she was incapable of giving consent. Swalwell took to social media to issue a statement acknowledging past mistakes while firmly rejecting the allegations against him.
“I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make. I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members,” Swalwell wrote. “Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.”
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