Rep. Eric Swalwell directly denied the sexual misconduct allegations against him, declaring “These allegations are flat false. And I will fight them,” as his California governor campaign continues to unravel following multiple accusers’ claims including a former staffer’s rape allegation.
Hear it directly from me. These allegations are flat false. And I will fight them. pic.twitter.com/bQSlCquD1U
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 11, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who previously said we should “believe survivors,” says we shouldn’t believe the woman who accused him of s*xual assault.
“These allegations of s*xual assault are flat false. They are absolutely false.”
“They did not happen. They have never happened. And I will fight them with everything that I have.”
🚨BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi is among top Democrats calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell to withdraw from the race.
Other Democrats, including Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego, have withdrawn their endorsements and also urged him to step aside after a s*xual assault allegation… pic.twitter.com/MYfGh4ZDsd
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) April 11, 2026
Eric Swalwell: "I’m somebody who has spent my time in Congress working to stand up for the rights of victims."
"S*xual assault victims deserve justice." pic.twitter.com/psekrdFFcd
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) April 11, 2026