Eric Swalwell, on Sunday, announced that he is suspending his campaign for California governor and has acknowledged “mistakes in judgment” amid sexual assault allegations.
In an X post announcing his departure, Swalwell has vowed to fight the “serious, false allegations.”
He wrote, “I am suspending my campaign for Governor… I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s”
The decision follows days of intense scrutiny after multiple women accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. Reports from CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle, cited by several outlets, detail claims from at least four women, including a former staffer who alleged sexual assault.
Campaign suspension follows political fallout
The decision to suspend Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign follows growing political pressure on him, including calls from lawmakers and party figures for him to step aside. According to NBC News, discussions have also emerged in Congress about potential disciplinary measures, including a possible vote on expulsion.
