14.04.2026 23:16
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell announced that he will resign from his position in Congress following sexual harassment allegations made by four different women. Denying the accusations but stating that he cannot focus on the process, Swalwell declared that he decided to step down, apologizing for past mistakes.
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell announced that he will resign from his position in Congress following allegations of sexual harassment made against him. Swalwell, who denied the allegations, stated that despite this, it has become difficult for him to focus on his duties and announced his resignation decision.
"THE ALLEGATIONS ARE FALSE" DEFENSE
In a statement posted on his social media account, Swalwell argued that the accusations directed at him do not reflect the truth. Expressing that he will fight the allegations, Swalwell apologized to his family, staff, and voters for the poor choices he made in the past.
"I CANNOT FOCUS ON MY DUTIES"
In his statement, Swalwell noted that the ongoing process prevented him from focusing on his duties, saying, "I cannot devote my attention to my duties in this way. That would be wrong towards my voters. Therefore, I plan to resign from my position in Congress."
HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS FROM 4 WOMEN
According to a CNN report dated April 11, four women made sexual harassment accusations against Swalwell. A former employee mentioned in the allegations claimed that Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2024 and caused bruises on her body.