Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell Publicly responded to allegations that he sexually assaulted multiple women, including a specific allegation of rape.
Here’s what Eric Swalwell said: 5 things you need to know
- In a video shared on social media, members of Congress california categorically reject these claims and label them “absolutely false”.
- “These sexual assault allegations are completely false,” Swalwell said. “They didn’t happen. They never happened and I’m going to fight them with everything I have.”
- Swalwell seemed to recognize the personal misconductexpressed regret for his wife’s “errors of judgment” that suggested infidelity, while insisting they were separate from the accusations. “I’m not in any way suggesting to you that I’m perfect or that I’m a saint,” he said.
- He apologized to his wife for putting her in this situation. Swalwell lives with his wife, Brittany, a small business owner, and their three children. “I have certainly made errors of judgment in the past, but they were between my wife and I, and I deeply apologize to her for putting her in this situation.”
- The response comes as his gubernatorial campaign faces major challenges after several women came forward with accusations.
Charges against Eric Swalwell
One former staffer alleged that Swalwell raped her while she was drunk in 2024, while three other women recounted different instances of sexual misconduct that included unsolicited explicit messages and unwanted advances.
Reports by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle corroborated key aspects of the women’s testimonies, such as text messages and discussions with friends and family.
The reaction at the highest levels was immediate and violent. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the allegations “incredible” and called for an investigation, insisting Swalwell should terminate his campaign.
“This is unacceptable for anyone — certainly not elected officials — to take seriously. We applaud the brave women who shared their experiences,” Jeffries said.
