Leftist influencers appear to be bracing for another Graham Platner scandal, preemptively warning their fan bases not to buy into the next shoe to drop.
Platner is the embattled Democratic Senate candidate seeking to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). His campaign has been rocked by a series of personal scandals in recent weeks.
Out of the blue, left-wing political commentator Kyle Kulinski on Thursday claimed “The New York Times is about to run an anti-Platner smear&#8221; from a &#8220;right-wing operative.&#8221;
Keith Edwards, another left-wing commentator and strategist, said the Times story would be about <a href="https://x.com/keithedwards/status/2062557351928828070?s=20">Platner sexually assaulting a woman.</a>
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They’re about to say Platner SA’d a woman <a href="https://t.co/Gb2eUehJQd">https://t.co/Gb2eUehJQd</a>
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“It&#8217;s in the story. WaPo racing to get it out as well. I&#8217;m hearing it&#8217;s more than one woman,” he said. 
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It&#8217;s in the story. WaPo racing to get it out as well. I&#8217;m hearing it&#8217;s more than one woman.
— Keith Edwards (@keithedwards) <a href="https://x.com/keithedwards/status/2062591865073869125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2026</a></blockquote>
With questions and rumors swirling, conservative influencers pounced. 
“So the Democrats are going to defend Graham Platner during his sexual assault allegations while simultaneously accusing Susan Collins of committing a cardinal sin by voting to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, whom they opposed because of sexual assault allegations,” <a href="https://x.com/CarolineWren/status/2062588889240375502?s=20">GOP fundraiser Caroline Wren said on social media.</a> “This should be fun.” 
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So the Democrats are going to defend Graham Platner during his sexual assault allegations while simultaneously accusing Susan Collins of committing a cardinal sin by voting to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, whom they opposed because of sexual assault allegations….
This should be fun. <a href="https://t.co/Tv97NyvalH">https://t.co/Tv97NyvalH</a>
— Caroline Wren (@CarolineWren) <a href="https://x.com/CarolineWren/status/2062588889240375502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2026</a></blockquote>
The Bernie Sanders-backed leftist is working overtime to salvage his campaign after damaging revelations about his personal conduct. The Maine Senate Democratic candidate recently made a trip to Washington to rally establishment support as a wave of opposition research uncovers personal misconduct and raises questions about his suitability to serve in the U.S. Senate.
“I&#8217;m not confident of anything,” Sen. Sanders (I-VT) said when <a href="https://x.com/frankthorp/status/2062553965577838771?s=20">asked about potential new Platner revelations.</a> “I didn&#8217;t get any assurances, alright, we got other things to worry about right now. We&#8217;re worried about massive income and wealth inequality and a corrupt campaign finance system. Why don’t you write about that?”
Over the weekend, The Daily Wire exclusively <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/see-it-graham-platner-has-active-profile-on-predators-paradise-messaging-app">reported</a> that Platner created an account on the Kik platform, which the National Center on Sexual Exploitation has described as a “predator’s paradise.” The revelation followed another weekend disclosure that his wife, Amy Gertner, previously flagged that her oyster-farmer husband had exchanged sexually explicit texts with as many as a dozen women.
The one-two punch appeared to cross a red line for at least one Democratic senator. 
&#8220;Well, he lied to everybody. He said that there wasn&#8217;t any after his Nazi tattoo situation, and now there&#8217;s more and more other things, so he already lied about that,” <a href="https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2062573608350744741?s=20">Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) said.</a> 
“So I assume, you know, it&#8217;s like they say, for every ranch you see in Texas, there&#8217;s 50 that you haven&#8217;t seen. So I&#8217;m sure there&#8217;s plenty, a lot of more ranches in P Hustle&#8217;s life.&#8221;
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NEW: Senator John Fetterman slams fellow Democrat and embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following a string of damaging personal controversies.
&#8220;Well, he lied to everybody. He said that there wasn&#8217;t any after his Nazi tattoo situation, and now there&#8217;s more and more… <a href="https://t.co/bacJZN8fl8">pic.twitter.com/bacJZN8fl8</a>
— Fox News (@FoxNews) <a href="https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2062573608350744741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2026</a></blockquote>

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) renewed her attacks on former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), accusing the disgraced California Democrat of continuing behavior she said mirrors that of “an alleged predator” after reports emerged that Swalwell is still messaging women connected to the allegations against him through Snapchat.
Speaking with Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany, Mace reacted to a recent report revealing Swalwell contacted a former intern on Snapchat as recently as this week.“It’s traumatic,” Mace said. “This is very typical behavior of an alleged predator continuing to harass and prey upon their own victims.”
Mace, who has frequently spoken publicly about being a survivor of sexual assault herself, said she has spent years working alongside abuse survivors and argued the continued outreach described in reports reflects familiar patterns of manipulation and intimidation. “I’ve seen it in my own life. I’ve seen it in victims that I’ve been working with,” she said. “A lot of times women — and men too — are attacked and blamed, and that’s what I feel is happening when I read those messages.”
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Rep. Nancy Mace says America&#8217;s culture on dealing with predators MUST change—and it starts at the top:
Kayleigh McEnany: &#8220;This behavior of Eric Swalwell, that he says these messages are routine and then yet he&#8217;s still messaging these women at 1:57am saying it&#8217;s about… <a href="https://t.co/vAoRCGNERs">pic.twitter.com/vAoRCGNERs</a>
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jules31415/status/2053203059803591132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
The comments came after a New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/us/eric-swalwell-social-media.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fVA.r66S.i6XObba2CjDA&amp;smid=url-share">report</a> detailing Swalwell’s continued use of Snapchat, the same disappearing-message platform central to multiple misconduct allegations that surfaced earlier this year and ultimately ended his California gubernatorial campaign.
According to the report, Swalwell recently messaged a former intern through the app asking why she had screenshotted their chat history. While the reported messages were not sexual in nature, critics argued the contact itself raised further questions given the broader allegations surrounding the former congressman.
At least six women have publicly or anonymously accused Swalwell of misconduct ranging from inappropriate workplace behavior and explicit communications to allegations of sexual assault and non-consensual encounters. Several accusations specifically involve Snapchat exchanges that allegedly included explicit messages and photographs.
One former staffer alleged that while working closely with Swalwell as a 21-year-old aide, the congressman gradually shifted professional communication into private Snapchat conversations that became sexual in nature. Other women have <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/disgraced-dem-eric-swalwells-brazilian-nanny-has-entered-the-chat">alleged</a> unsolicited explicit images, coercive dynamics tied to professional relationships, and hotel encounters involving alcohol and unwanted advances.
Swalwell has denied all allegations and has not been charged criminally in connection with any of the claims, though he is under investigation. Mace argued public officials accused of abusing positions of power should face severe consequences if allegations are substantiated.
“If you are in a position of power, if you are a powerful politician, you must be removed from office,” Mace said. “That’s the only way we’re going to change the culture in this country — by starting at the top.”
Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign in April following the publication of reports by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle detailing allegations from multiple women. He is also reportedly facing investigations tied to separate allegations in both California and New York.
The controversy has continued to follow Swalwell months after the collapse of his campaign and resignation from congress with critics increasingly focusing not only on the allegations themselves, but on his continued use of disappearing-message platforms to communicate privately with women connected to the accusations.

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Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher joined in the wave of renewed scrutiny around former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who he described as a &#8220;f*cking creep&#8221; — which has prompted fresh debate in Washington over how long allegations and rumors can circulate inside political and media circles before ever becoming public.
Swalwell, once a prominent Democratic figure and frequent cable news guest during the Trump era, saw his political career collapse in a matter of days earlier this month after a series of sexual misconduct allegations surfaced publicly, including claims of rape and sexual assault. He has since suspended his California gubernatorial campaign, resigned from Congress, and acknowledged “mistakes” while denying the more serious accusations.
The speed of that fall has only intensified questions about what was known, and when. That surfaced again on Saturday when Bill Maher <a href="https://x.com/Ltrs_Frm_Across/status/2045538507238543768">addressed the situation on air</a>, describing what he said was a long-standing perception of Swalwell that never made it into mainstream reporting until recently.
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💥NEW: Bill Maher on Eric Swalwell: &#8220;We had him on a couple of times. Ask my staff: I never liked him. I don’t have good gaydar — but I got creepdar. I always thought this guy was a f*cking creep. I never liked him.&#8221; <a href="https://t.co/QCMWJoU0hw">pic.twitter.com/QCMWJoU0hw</a>
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“Speaking of creepy stuff, have you been following the Eric Swalwell case here in California?” Maher said. “I got to say, we had him on a couple of times. Ask my staff. I never liked him. I don’t have good gaydar, but I got creepdar. I always thought this guy was a f*cking creep.”
Maher then broadened the point beyond Swalwell himself, arguing that similar patterns have played out repeatedly in American politics.
“I hear this so many times,” he said, pointing to figures like Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, and Harvey Weinstein. “You know, it was an open secret in Arkansas. It was an open secret,” he said of Clinton-era allegations, drawing a comparison to other long-circulating claims that only later became public scandals.
“What is going on here, where it takes so long for the open secret to become public?” Maher asked. “I seem to remember that back in the old days … when JFK was President, we heard, well, the media used to protect politicians, and they knew what JFK was doing, but it was just something they didn’t report on. Is it any different now? Apparently not.”
The reference to John F. Kennedy underscored Maher’s broader argument: that media institutions, while more expansive today, still exercise selective judgment over what becomes public and when. Those comments come as new reporting and commentary continue to surface suggesting that concerns about Swalwell’s conduct were known inside political and media circles.
Former Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo warned in a <a href="https://x.com/mikehtrujillo/status/2043523203147178217">now-deleted post</a> that Swalwell’s past behavior would eventually surface during his gubernatorial run, referencing allegations involving interns and inappropriate conduct. Trujillo later said he removed the post after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s campaign.
Separately, Politico <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/13/influencers-allegations-eric-swalwell-00869517?user_id=679d0ffd415ba72c220d02ff">reported</a> that Swalwell had “developed a reputation for unsavory and sometimes unwanted behavior toward women,” citing what it described as longstanding “whisper networks” among political insiders that rarely extended into public reporting.
The result is a familiar pattern in which reputational information circulates informally inside elite political and media environments but remains unreported until it becomes politically unavoidable.
That dynamic is now drawing renewed attention as Swalwell’s career unravels in real time, with questions mounting not only about the allegations themselves, but about why they took so long to surface publicly in a sustained way. And as that debate continues to grow, one question is increasingly hanging over the story: if everyone in Washington and California knew, why didn&#8217;t anyone say anything sooner?

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Katy Perry’s rep called the sexual assault accusations made by actress Ruby Rose about an alleged incident from 20 years ago “categorically false” and categorized them as “reckless lies.”
Rose, an Australian actress, is best known for roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “John Wick: Chapter 2.” She made the allegations against Perry on Sunday with a series of Threads posts.
It all started with a response to Perry reacting to Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance. Rose wrote, &#8220;Katy Perry sexual assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne. Who gives a sh** what she thinks.&#8221;
The actress went on to say she was in her &#8220;early 20s&#8221; when the incident allegedly occurred and noted it “has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly.&#8221;
&#8220;Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes,&#8221; she wrote in a Threads post, as People <a href="https://people.com/katy-perry-denies-ruby-rose-sexual-assault-allegation-11948436">reported</a>.
A rep for Perry denied the claims in a statement shared on Monday, the outlet noted. “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies,&#8221; it said. &#8220;Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.&#8221;
Rose detailed the incident, claiming Perry, &#8220;saw me &#8216;resting&#8217; on my best friends lap to avoid her and bent down, pulled her underwear to the side and rubbed her disgusting vagina on my face until my eyes snapped open and I projectile vomitted on her.&#8221;
The actress also gave an excuse for not reporting the alleged assault. “&#8230; as a woman, for a myriad of reasons, opening up about W on W [women-on-women] violence and sexual abuse, seems to be 100 times harder than speaking about the male predators, at least for me.&#8221;
When a Threads user asked if she was planning to press charges, Rose said she’s “not interested.” 
&#8220;[Perry] is more than welcome to sue me (she won’t, because it happened, I have photos and it was literally in public and witnessed by multiple people),&#8221; Rose wrote. &#8220;Plus there is so much more that happened in the years leading up to her silly song she won’t want me discussing. The psychological manipulation was strong with that one.&#8221;
The actress seemingly changed her mind on Tuesday when she claimed to have filed police reports. 
&#8220;This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved,&#8221; she <a href="https://www.threads.com/@rubyrose/post/DXGvBQEmjac/hi-last-update-on-this-as-of-this-afternoon-i-have-finalized-all-of-my-reports">wrote</a>. &#8220;It&#8217;s going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people&#8217;s experiences, but I&#8217;m not. This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now. And temporary [sic] move forward. I love you all so much.&#8221;
Perry was previously accused of sexual assault in 2019 when actor Josh Kloss who starred in her “Teenage Dream” music video claimed she verbally bullied him during filming and exposed his genitals to others during a party afterwards, as the Los Angeles Times <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-13/katy-perry-ruby-rose-sexual-assault-allegations-australia">noted</a>. Shortly after, Georgian Russian television host Tina Kandelaki claimed Perry touched her inappropriately and tried to kiss her without consent at an industry event.
Rose parted ways with Warner Bros. in 2020 after starring as Batwoman Kate Kane. At the time the split was rumored to be mutual, but the following year Rose wrote on social media, &#8220;I did not quit. They ruined Kate Kane and they destroyed Batwoman not me. I followed orders, and if I wanted to stay I was going to have to sign my rights away.&#8221;
Warner Bros. <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-10-20/ruby-rose-batwoman-allegations-cw-warner-bros-tv">responded</a> by saying in reality Rose was fired, saying she was engaging in “revisionist history.”
&#8220;Despite the revisionist history that Ruby Rose is now sharing online aimed at the producers, the cast and crew, the network, and the Studio, the truth is that Warner Bros. Television had decided not to exercise its option to engage Ruby for season two of BATWOMAN based on multiple complaints about workplace behavior that were extensively reviewed and handled privately out of respect for all concerned,&#8221; a statement from the network said.

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A 5th woman on Tuesday accused disgraced Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, alleging the lawmaker drugged her drink and raped her in Southern California. 
Lonna Drewes, a model who also owned a fashion software company in Beverly Hills, explained at a Tuesday press conference with her attorneys that she had contact with Swalwell in 2018 on three separate occasions. 
“I knew he was married at the time and that his wife was pregnant. He was my friend,&#8221; Drewes said. “On the third occasion, I believe he drugged my drink.” 
During their third meeting, Drewes said she only had one glass of wine. She went with Swalwell to his hotel room for &#8220;paperwork&#8221; he claimed to need — and by the time they arrived at his hotel room, she had become incapacitated and unable to move her body.
“He raped me, and he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness,&#8221; Drewes said at the press conference. “And I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity.” 
Drewes said she did not immediately seek a rape kit but documented the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and later discussed it during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
“My delay in taking action against Eric was driven by fear, not doubt. Fear of his political power, his background as an attorney, and his family law enforcement ties,&#8221; Drewes said, adding that she will soon be making a formal report to law enforcement.
Swalwell&#8217;s attorney, Sara Azari, said the former congressman &#8220;categorically and unequivocally denies&#8221; all allegations of sexual misconduct.
&#8220;These accusations are false, fabricated, and deeply offensive – a calculated and transparent political hit job designed to destroy the reputation of a man who has spent twenty years in public service,&#8221; <a href="https://x.com/azarilaw/status/2044144837113344170?s=20">Azaria said in a statement. </a>
&#8220;We are confident the truth will prevail, and we will pursue every available legal remedy against those responsible for orchestrating this reprehensible campaign of lies,&#8221; she added.
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— Sara Azari (@azarilaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/azarilaw/status/2044144837113344170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2026</a></blockquote>
Lisa Bloom, the attorney for Lonna Drewes, says that three other women have reached out to her since she announced a press conference yesterday.
“Justice now are the criminal investigations,” Bloom said. “Losing one’s job is not a sufficient consequence for these types of allegations.”
Bloom called Swalwell&#8217;s response to the sexual assault allegations a &#8220;slap in the face to the victims.&#8221;
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“Your recent statement that you’re ‘just not perfect,’ you&#8217;re not a saint, is just blather and spin. Stop it,&#8221; Bloom said. &#8220;Own your behavior.&#8221;
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BREAKING: Attorney Lisa Bloom rips Eric Swalwell while sitting beside one of the disgraced congressman&#8217;s alleged victims, calling the Democrat&#8217;s recent statement about the sexual misconduct accusations levied against him a &#8220;slap in the face to the victims.&#8221; <a href="https://t.co/bqMHTTpHSB">pic.twitter.com/bqMHTTpHSB</a>
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Swalwell Accuser Claims Dem Drugged, Choked, And Raped Her

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced on Sunday evening, amid multiple accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior and at least one accusation of rape, that he was suspending his campaign for the California governorship.
&#8220;I am suspending my campaign for Governor,&#8221; Swalwell announced in an X post. &#8220;To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.&#8221;
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I am suspending my campaign for Governor.
To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.
I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.
— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) <a href="https://twitter.com/ericswalwell/status/2043488502327972096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Swalwell once again declared his innocence — as he had one day prior in a video announcing his plan to fight the accusations against him, which he described as &#8220;flat false.&#8221; Since Friday, Swalwell has been hit with several accusations ranging from inappropriate and sexually charged messages to at least one accusation of rape.
In the time elapsed since the first accusations were publicly reported, a number of elected Democrats have withdrawn their support for his gubernatorial campaign and have called for him to bow out of the race. Others have taken that a step further and have suggested that he also resign his congressional seat — and some have said that they would, should the opportunity arise, vote to expel him from Congress.
The California congressman&#8217;s announcement comes as several other investigations are already underway — including a DHS investigation into reports that he hired a Brazilian nanny and then lied about the fact that she was living in the United States illegally.
His employees followed suit, with a group of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/mass-exodus-swalwells-senior-staffers-quit-as-accusations-evidence-build">senior staffers</a> from both his congressional office and his gubernatorial campaign office issuing a joint memo on Saturday and resigning en masse. They withdrew all support from Swalwell and promised to stand with their former colleagues who had come forward to accuse him — and they also  called on voters to withdraw support from Swalwell.

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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed on Sunday that a federal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) included reports that he&#8217;d hired — and then lied about — a Brazilian nanny who was living in the United States illegally.
POLITICO&#8217;s Dan Lippman broke the <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/12/dhs-probing-swalwell-allegations-illegally-employed-nanny-00868557">story</a>, reporting on Sunday that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had referred allegations to law enforcement at DHS — and the department issued a response from the official X account.
&#8220;USCIS has been collecting information on the allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell hiring of a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization. @USCIS has referred this matter to DHS law enforcement for investigation. No one is above the law, including a member of Congress,&#8221; the post read.
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USCIS has been collecting information on the allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell hiring of a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization.<a href="https://twitter.com/USCIS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USCIS</a> has referred this matter to DHS law enforcement for investigation.
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The news comes as multiple other investigations are already in play — and as the California congressman and gubernatorial candidate is also facing <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/three-more-women-level-sexual-misconduct-accusations-against-eric-swalwell">several accusations</a> of inappropriate sexual behavior, ranging from unwanted attention to at least one claim of rape from a former staffer.
The Manhattan district attorney opened an investigation into Swalwell on Saturday after learning that on of the women accusing him of sexual misconduct lived in New York. Weeks earlier, the Justice Department had opened an unrelated investigation into the gubernatorial hopeful, alleging <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/eric-swalwell-wants-to-get-out-of-d-c-as-mortgage-fraud-scrutiny-intensifies">mortgage fraud</a>.
Since the accusations began to drop on Friday, Swalwell&#8217;s <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/swalwells-dem-buddies-flee-like-rats-after-sexual-assault-allegation">friends and colleagues</a> have quickly deserted him. Democrats in Congress withdrew their support for his gubernatorial run, withdrawing their endorsements publicly and calling on him to drop out of the race. Some took that a step further and called on him to resign his congressional seat – and a few have said that, if given the opportunity, they would cast a vote to expel him from the legislative body.
His employees followed, with a group of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/mass-exodus-swalwells-senior-staffers-quit-as-accusations-evidence-build">senior staffers</a> from both his congressional office and his gubernatorial campaign office issuing a joint memo and resigning en masse. They also called on voters to withdraw support from Swalwell.
Swalwell has <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/swalwell-wont-drop-out-despite-his-metoo-era-kavanaugh-demand">denied</a> the accusations, calling them &#8220;flat false&#8221; and voting to fight back with everything that he has.

Feds Confirm It: Swalwell Investigation Includes Illegal Brazilian Nanny

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Pressure is rapidly mounting on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) as members of his own party increasingly join Republicans in calling for his resignation, or even expulsion, amid a growing sexual misconduct scandal and an active criminal investigation.
A growing number of House lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are now openly discussing removing Swalwell from office — a rare moment of bipartisan alignment on Capitol Hill. Speaking on NBC’s &#8220;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/byron-donalds-says-swalwell-gonzales-need-to-go-home-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegations-261198405567?utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">Meet the Press</a>,&#8221; Byron Donalds (R-FL) made clear he would support expulsion if the issue comes to a vote. “[If] that vote comes to the floor, I will be voting yes on both measures. These allegations are despicable and they demean the integrity of Congress,” Donalds said. “These things are just completely unacceptable… both gentlemen need to go home.”
That sentiment is now being echoed by prominent Democrats. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) also said she would support expulsion, on &#8220;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/pramila-jayapal-says-she-will-vote-to-expel-swalwell-gonzales-this-is-not-a-partisan-issue-261197381846?utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">Meet the Press</a>,&#8221; emphasizing that the issue transcends party lines. “This is not a partisan issue,” Jayapal said. “This is clearly a pattern … and I think we have to hold everybody accountable.”
Meanwhile, Ro Khanna (D-CA) has called directly for Swalwell to resign, framing the controversy as part of a broader cultural issue within Congress. “I believe that he should resign,” Khanna said on <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6392970099112">Fox News Sunday</a>. “And whatever in terms of the House has to happen should happen… This shouldn’t be about politics… anyone who abuses staffers should not be in the United States Congress.”
Khanna also stressed the importance of setting a standard for congressional staffers, arguing that lawmakers must demonstrate that “their bosses don’t get to do this to them.” The criticism has extended beyond television appearances and into direct calls from colleagues. Jared Huffman wrote on social media that he has “seen enough,” arguing that Swalwell’s own public defense “all but admits a per se abuse of power under House ethics rules.”
“He must now drop out of the Governor’s race and resign from Congress,” Huffman wrote on <a href="https://x.com/JaredHuffman/status/2043129042862526859?s=20">X</a>, adding that he would support a vote to expel Swalwell if he refuses to step down.
Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, issued a forceful statement to <a href="https://x.com/RepTeresaLF/status/2043360353879236933">X</a> on Sunday, calling for both Swalwell and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to step down. “Men in power rely on the silence of the women they have abused,” Leger Fernández said. “Both Reps. Gonzales and Swalwell believed it was acceptable to sexually abuse staff and still run for and serve in elected office. They clearly did not expect there would be any consequences for their actions.”
She continued by highlighting the vulnerability of congressional staffers, saying they were “preyed upon” despite their commitment to public service.
“These women have suffered enough. Now we must act to protect them and make sure there is accountability,” she said. “Reps. Gonzales and Swalwell are not fit to serve. They must resign. If they do not, I will vote to expel them.”
The growing backlash comes after multiple reports detailing allegations against Swalwell. A woman first accused him of sexual assault on Friday, and within hours, three more women came forward with additional claims ranging from harassment to sending unsolicited explicit images. Swalwell has denied all allegations, calling them “absolutely false” and vowing to fight them.
The situation has already <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-video-surfaces-of-eric-swalwell-forcibly-kissing-alleged-sex-worker?author=Drew+Berkemeyer&amp;category=News&amp;elementPosition=2&amp;row=0&amp;rowType=Vertical+List&amp;title=New+Video+Surfaces+Of+Eric+Swalwell+Forcibly+Kissing+Alleged+Sex+Worker">triggered a criminal inquiry</a> by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, which is investigating claims that include an alleged assault involving a former staffer in New York City in 2024.
At the same time, Democratic leadership has begun to distance itself, though not all have gone as far as calling for resignation from Congress. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) urged Swalwell to end his gubernatorial campaign, stopping short of demanding he leave office entirely.
The controversy has also drawn comparisons to Gonzales, a Republican facing his own misconduct allegations. Lawmakers in both parties have increasingly linked the two cases, calling for equal accountability regardless of party affiliation.
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), <a href="https://x.com/RepLuna/status/2043354820447191055">says</a> she intends to inquire with the house parliamentarian to pair her resolution to expel Swalwell with Gonzalez. They would be the seventh and eighth expulsions in the history of the house, while only the fourth and fifth since the civil war. The most recent expulsion was George Santos in 2023.
Even as Swalwell remains defiant, insisting the allegations are politically motivated, the political reality around him appears to be shifting quickly. With allies stepping away, leadership urging him out of the governor’s race, and a bipartisan bloc now openly discussing expulsion, the congressman is facing the most serious threat to his career since entering public office. 
Whether that pressure ultimately forces him from Congress, or triggers a historic expulsion vote will be determined in the days ahead.

Closing Ranks: Bipartisan Calls For Swalwell’s Resignation Surge

Congress

A wave of sexual assault accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) hit on Friday. In the time since, a number in the media and political spheres have claimed that they knew all along that the California congressman was at best, a pest — and at worst, involved in behavior that might be criminal — but never went public with that information.
Local reporter <a href="https://x.com/eastbaycitizen/status/2043119729599287690">Steven Tavares</a>, author of the East Bay Insider, said that he had been covering Swalwell for more than a decade — beginning when he was just a member of the Dublin City Council — and that he and others had been well aware of Swalwell&#8217;s proclivities for years.
&#8220;I’ve covered Eric Swalwell since he was a member of the Dublin City Council. Shortly after being elected to Congress in 2013, his behavior towards women was known by all levels of our local government and the Alameda County Democratic Party,&#8221; Tavares <a href="https://x.com/eastbaycitizen/status/2043119729599287690?s=46&amp;t=5nB3R1hthzMlYMrXjZyN8Q">posted</a> via X, adding, &#8220;Don’t get it twisted. Nobody has been more critical of Swalwell over the years. I tried repeatedly to get the stories out. I can’t force women to speak out, and when they chose not to, I didn’t push. I also knew that Swalwell was known to threaten litigation.&#8221;
But as critics quickly pointed out, knowing information like that and not reporting it could put young women at risk. Radio host Dana Loesch summed it up: &#8220;And at no time did you think &#8216;Gee, maybe I should report about this?'&#8221;
&#8220;You’re giving yourself a lot of undeserved credit with the word &#8216;covered&#8217; when you knew this information for at least 13 years (before Swalwell was in Congress!) and never reported it,&#8221; Republican commentator Tim Murtaugh added.
And it wasn&#8217;t just the local journalists who said they&#8217;d long had the dirt on Swalwell — and somehow none of them had gone public with that information either.
&#8220;This Swalwell situation was … shall we say widely rumored and it’s interesting that the gossip doesn’t seem to have made its way to all the big shots out west,&#8221; Bloomberg columnist <a href="https://x.com/mattyglesias/status/2042950405257138206">Matthew Yglesias</a> said.
Progressive activist and commentator Nomiki Konst was also among those claiming to have known years earlier that Swalwell&#8217;s behavior was problematic.
&#8220;Ok just to show how insane this is I was aggressively hit on two separate times by Eric Swalwell (one after a DNC meeting at the hotel in front of a ton of notable folks) and one in my DMs. I don’t think he remembered me from the first time when he hit me up in DMs,&#8221; she <a href="https://x.com/NomikiKonst/status/2043078728956207583">posted</a> on Saturday.
&#8220;I showed disinterest &amp; like many others, heard stories. Which makes me wonder why House leadership (who most certainly knew), continued to protect a member w/out looking into it,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;And how pathological of him to pressure and allegedly SA subordinates &amp; think he was protected? &#8230; I hope the NY AGs office investigates thoroughly and it sends a message to other people in power who sexually abuse and harass to stop and get out of politics. And for other survivors to know they have a voice and power.&#8221;
But Konst also did not say anything until the story blew up.
&#8220;They’ve all known for years. It’s been an open secret. And I don’t say that as a guess,&#8221; Yashar Ali <a href="https://x.com/yashar/status/2042988930891731051">confirmed</a>.
Shawn VanDiver, President of AfghanEvac, took a moment to <a href="https://x.com/shawnjvandiver/status/2043128685960851902">apologize</a> to everyone he&#8217;d ever introduced to Swalwell, saying in an X post, &#8220;The rumors about him weren’t new. They had been circulating for a long time, and many people were aware of them. When he asked for my support in the California gubernatorial race, I raised those concerns directly. He unequivocally denied them, dismissing it as Washington rumor mill nonsense and claiming there was no truth behind it. He framed it as behavior from when he was single, without recognizing or acknowledging the underlying power dynamics at play. I took him at his word. That was a mistake and a failure. I should have listened more carefully to the people who warned me. I regret not taking those concerns more seriously, and I regret the role I played in lending him credibility. We all need to do better about who we trust, who we elevate, and when we choose to look the other way.&#8221;
&#8220;Translation: I knew enough to ask and question him. I got a non-answer. So I chose my political relationship over the women in that orbit,&#8221; Matt Van Swol posted in response. &#8220;There&#8217;s a word for posting your moral awakening the same weekend a DA opens a criminal investigation. It&#8217;s called cowardice.&#8221;
&#8220;Absolutely wild how the Democratic Party covered up for Eric Swalwell for literally decades because it suited their political purposes,&#8221; Outkick&#8217;s Ian Miller observed.
Since the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/three-more-women-level-sexual-misconduct-accusations-against-eric-swalwell">first accusations</a> were reported on Friday, Swalwell has lost numerous endorsements and has faced calls to drop out of the California gubernatorial race — and some to resign from Congress as well. A letter from the congressman&#8217;s <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/mass-exodus-swalwells-senior-staffers-quit-as-accusations-evidence-build">senior staff</a> both in his congressional office and his gubernatorial campaign office announced that they were all leaving his employ and advised others to withdraw their support.
Swalwell has denied all of the accusations, calling them &#8220;<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/swalwell-wont-drop-out-despite-his-metoo-era-kavanaugh-demand">flat false</a>.&#8221;

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Liberal Media Wants You To Know: They Knew Eric Swalwell Was A Sex Pest, And Didn’t Report A Thing

Liberal Media Wants You To Know: They Knew Eric Swalwell Was A Sex Pest, And Didn't Report A Thing

Senior staff members for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), both in his congressional office and at his gubernatorial campaign office, quit en masse on Saturday as several former staffers accused him of sexual misconduct and even rape.
The senior staffers from both the campaign team and Swalwell&#8217;s congressional team released a joint statement saying that they were standing with the former staffer who accused the congressman of rape, and that they intended to stand for any other women who had come forward as well.
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“We’re horrified by the recent reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and by CNN”
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&#8220;As leaders of teams working for Eric Swalwell, we’re horrified by the recent reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle and by CNN,&#8221; the statement began. &#8220;We stand with our former colleague, and the other women who have come forward. We believe you should stand with them too.&#8221;
&#8220;The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians,&#8221; the statement continued.
The staffers acknowledged that only senior staff members were represented, and noted that some junior staffers might not have the financial freedom to simply walk away from the job — and asked the public not to judge them too harshly if that were the case.
&#8220;Any decision of staff members to remain in their roles in the interim should not be viewed as support for Eric Swalwell,&#8221; they wrote.
&#8220;We, more than [Swalwell], understand that we have obligations to the people we lead and to the constituents of California&#8217;s 14th Congressional District. Those of us that remain on staff do so for the sole purpose of ensuring that as many of those obligations are fulfilled as possible,&#8221; they concluded.
Swalwell released a <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/swalwell-wont-drop-out-despite-his-metoo-era-kavanaugh-demand">video statement</a> early on Saturday fighting back against the allegations he said were &#8220;flat false.&#8221; Just hours later, however, a video began circulating that showed the California congressman forcibly kissing a woman who was reportedly a sex worker. Since the first accusations were made public on Friday, a number of prominent lawmakers have withdrawn their support for Swalwell ahead of the gubernatorial primary — and several have called on him to withdraw from the race entirely.

Mass Exodus: Swalwell’s Senior Staffers Quit As Accusations, Evidence Build

Mass Exodus: Swalwell's Senior Staffers Quit As Accusations, Evidence Build

2026 Midterms

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Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is facing mounting political and legal pressure as a video has surfaced showing him forcibly kissing an alleged sex worker and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct trigger a criminal investigation and threaten to derail his campaign for governor of California.
The new video circulating on social media, first <a href="https://x.com/MartinShkreli/status/2043011574504235484">posted</a> Saturday by Martin Shkreli, shows Swalwell in an intimate setting with a woman identified by a source as a sex worker. The footage, which the source claims was taken inside Swalwell’s home, shows the two kissing on a bed. The authenticity of the video and the identity of the woman have not been independently verified, and Swalwell has not commented on the video.
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The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has opened an inquiry into accusations that include an alleged sexual assault in New York City in 2024. In a statement first obtained by <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/manhattan-da-investigating-rep-eric-swalwell-sexual-assault-allegation/6488682/">NBC New York</a>, prosecutors urged “survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations” to come forward, directing them to the office’s Special Victims Division and emphasizing a “trauma-informed, survivor-centered” approach.
A former staffer first came forward <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/eric-swalwell-accused-of-sexual-assault-by-former-staffer">Friday</a> with an allegation of sexual assault stemming from a 2024 incident in New York City, as first reported by the <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/eric-swalwell-allegations-22198271.php">San Francisco Chronicle</a>. Within hours, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/three-more-women-level-sexual-misconduct-accusations-against-eric-swalwell">three additional women</a> publicly accused him of a range of misconduct, including unwanted advances and the alleged sending of unsolicited explicit images, dramatically expanding the scope of the controversy.
Swalwell has denied all allegations.
“These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They are absolutely false,” Swalwell said in a <a href="https://x.com/RepSwalwell/status/2042800069334962405">video posted Friday</a>. “They did not happen. They have never happened. And I will fight them with everything that I have.”
His attorney, Elias Dabaie, <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/10/swalwell-campaign-imploding-amid-sexual-assault-allegation-00867619">described</a> the accusations as a “coordinated effort to undermine his candidacy,” adding, “We believe those allegations are baseless and continue to seek the truth.”
But the political fallout has been swift and severe.
Once seen as a serious contender to replace Gavin Newsom, Swalwell’s campaign has been thrown into <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5826574-swalwell-loses-campaign-chair-endorsements-over-sexual-assault-allegations/">turmoil</a>. Senior staffers have resigned, key endorsements have been withdrawn, and prominent Democratic allies have begun publicly distancing themselves. Within days of the reports surfacing, the endorsements page on Swalwell’s website was taken down after major backers, including organizations and elected officials, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/swalwells-dem-buddies-flee-like-rats-after-sexual-assault-allegation">pulled their support</a>. Labor unions and political groups have also distanced themselves.
Top House Democrats, including Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Pete Aguilar (D-CA), and Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) issued a <a href="https://x.com/RepJeffries">joint statement</a> calling for Swalwell to end his gubernatorial bid, but notably stopped short of demanding he resign from Congress.
“Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into these incidents and for the Congressman to immediately end his campaign to be California’s next Governor,” the three leaders said. “This is unacceptable of anyone — certainly not an elected official — and must be taken seriously.”
They added: “We commend the courageous women for sharing their experiences. In this and all circumstances, we must ensure that those who come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment are heard and respected. All perpetrators of sexual assault and harassment must be held accountable.”
Former Representative and fellow Democratic candidate for California Governor Katie Porter on Friday took to <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/katieporterca.bsky.social/post/3mj6jpcqzn22n">Bluesky</a>, saying,  “In light of the allegations of sexual assault, Eric Swalwell should resign from Congress and end his campaign for public office. But those decisions do not absolve him of taking responsibility for his misconduct, especially when he has attempted to silence and retaliate against these victims” No current Democratic congressman has called for Swalwell’s resignation.
On the Republican side, however, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) <a href="https://x.com/repluna/status/2042963674462064894?s=46&amp;t=NSKSMT1xVMtR_0wBMP4X8g">posted</a> on Saturday that she plans to introduce a motion to expel Swalwell from the House.
“There’s a fork firmly implanted in him,” California Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/politics/eric-swalwell-california-governor-sexual-misconduct.html">told</a> The New York Times. “It’s over.”
Swalwell, 45, has represented a Bay Area district since 2012 and built a national profile through frequent cable news appearances and a short-lived presidential campaign in 2019. His gubernatorial bid had been gaining traction in a crowded primary field ahead of the June 2 election. Now, with ballots set to go out within weeks, the race has been upended.
In the video addressing the allegations, Swalwell acknowledged personal shortcomings, but maintained his innocence. “I do not suggest to you in any way that I’m perfect or that I’m a saint,” he said. “I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past, but those mistakes are between me and my wife.” He also apologized directly to his family. “To her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position,” he said.
This is far from the first time Swalwell has found himself in hot water. The congressman was previously <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/23/politics/swalwell-house-ethics-investigation-closed#:~:text=CNN%20previously%20reported%20that%20Swalwell,start%20of%20the%20current%20Congress.">linked</a> to a suspected Chinese spy named Fang Fang, who fundraised for his re-election campaign in 2014 and allegedly placed an intern in his orbit.
Despite his defiance, the combination of a criminal investigation, multiple accusers, and political support vanishing in a matter of hours has left Swalwell&#8217;s campaign and career almost certainly collapsed, with increasing calls for him to step aside from the governor’s race and for now, slowly, from Congress as well.

New Video Surfaces Of Eric Swalwell Forcibly Kissing Alleged Sex Worker

Crime

Democratic California Congressman Eric Swalwell faces sexual misconduct accusations from three additional women after one of his former staffers <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/eric-swalwell-accused-of-sexual-assault-by-former-staffer?topStoryPosition=undefined&amp;author=Cameron+Arcand&amp;category=News&amp;elementPosition=2&amp;row=1&amp;rowHeadline=Top+Stories&amp;rowType=Top+Stories&amp;title=Eric+Swalwell+Accused+Of+Sexual+Assault+By+Former+Staffer">came forward</a> on Friday and alleged that she was raped by the lawmaker while she was drunk.
After the first accuser went public with her allegations, three more women told CNN that Swalwell made unwanted advances on them or sent them unsolicited sexual messages. Ally Sammarco, a Democratic content creator, told CNN that she received nude messages from Swalwell after they connected over social media.
“I truly never thought he would respond – I had like 1,000 followers at the time,” Sammarco said. &#8220;And he actually responded.&#8221;
Another woman accused Swalwell of kissing her and touching her leg without her consent while they sat together at a bar.
Swalwell, who is leading a crowded Democratic primary for California governor in multiple polls, denied the allegations.
&#8220;These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor,” Swalwell said. “For nearly 20 years, I have served the public – as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action. My focus in the coming days is to be with my wife and children and defend our decades of service against these lies.”
Earlier on Friday, one of Swalwell&#8217;s former staffers accused the Democrat of sexually assaulting her on two separate occasions, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The woman shared medical records with CNN that are reportedly related to her getting tested for an STD and pregnancy after the alleged sexual assault. She also told family members and friends of the alleged assault in 2024 shortly after she says that Swalwell raped her.
Swalwell has also denied those allegations, and his attorneys sent his former staffer a cease-and-desist letter.
Swalwell&#8217;s Democratic allies have expressed shock following the report and <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/swalwells-dem-buddies-flee-like-rats-after-sexual-assault-allegation?author=Cameron+Arcand&amp;category=undefined&amp;elementPosition=0&amp;row=3&amp;rowHeadline=Latest+News&amp;rowType=Vertical+Carousel&amp;title=Swalwell%E2%80%99s+Dem+Buddies+Flee+Like+Rats+After+Sexual+Assault+Allegation">pulled their support</a> for his gubernatorial bid following the accusations.
“I have read the San Francisco Chronicle’s account and I am deeply distressed by its allegations. This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously,” Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) posted to X on Friday.
“I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race,” he added.
The California Teachers Association, a powerful union in the Golden State, called on the congressman to end his gubernatorial bid.
“The allegations are incredibly disturbing and unacceptable against Rep. Swalwell. We are immediately suspending our support. Our elected board will be meeting as soon as possible to follow our union’s democratic process to determine next steps,” the union wrote.
After the accusations, Swalwell&#8217;s odds to become the next California governor tanked to just 15% after hovering around 50%, <a href="https://x.com/kalshi/status/2042716803625853119?s=46&amp;t=5nB3R1hthzMlYMrXjZyN8Q">according</a> to Kalshi prediction markets.

Three More Women Level Sexual Misconduct Accusations Against Eric Swalwell

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