Swalwell Dogged By Misconduct Accusations, Calls to Exit Governor’s Race

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is facing calls to drop out of the California governor’s race as he denies accusations of inappropriate conduct with staffers.

While little is known about the allegations, Gen-Z for Change Executive Director Cheyenne Hunt claimed in an Instagram post that she received a message claiming that Swalwell had interns “sign NDAs so they don’t speak up” after possible inappropriate conduct with the congressman.

As of Wednesday afternoon, no evidence has yet surfaced in support of the accusations, and no individual has directly come forward.

Another Democratic strategist, Bhavik Lathia, claimed in an X post that allegations amplified by a large left-wing account “Organizermemes,” are “real.”

“Take it seriously. Eric Swallwell [sic] cannot be our nominee. There is going to be a lot more coming out soon,” he said. “I can’t say more right now, but stay tuned.”

Swalwell campaign spokesperson Micah Beasley slammed the “false, outrageous” allegations in a statement to Politico, even though limited details have been released.

“This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race,” Beasley told the outlet.

Hunt posted in response to Beasley’s statement that it was “forced, false, and a clear signal they are bracing for impact.”

“Another day closer to the truth coming out about Eric Swalwell and his history of alleged sexual harassment and abuse against women,” Hunt said.

“Yesterday, his campaign came out publicly to deny his behavior, his NDAs, and the existence of these allegations in a statement to POLITICO,” she continued.

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) came to Swalwell’s defense, saying that the accusations are surfacing because of the Democrat’s standing in the race.

“When you are in first place, is when they target you. Eric is a fighter and he will win the Governors race,” he posted to X.

Swalwell is already facing calls to exit the race, including one from Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.

“This is not going to be good, and he, I hope, that he heeds his words, and he should probably drop out and save his family,” Bianco told conservative commentator Benny Johnson on “The Benny Show.”

Swalwell has created a national brand around his criticism of President Donald Trump, and he unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election. The California congressman also faced scrutiny in 2020 over his alleged connections with a Chinese operative known as “Fang Fang,” according to Axios.

The top-two jungle primary race for governor intensified this week on multiple fronts, including with Trump’s endorsement of Republican Steve Hilton.

“With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT,” Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday.

Meanwhile, Swalwell and billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer are continuing to vie for a slot among the wide pool of Democratic candidates. Whoever wins the general election will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), who is termed out.

The Daily Wire has reached out to the Swalwell campaign for comment.