Rep. Eric Swalwell Accused Of Sexual Assault By Former Staffer, Top Democrats Pull Endorsements

Rep. Eric Swalwell, who was previously accused of sleeping with a Chinese spy, is now facing a fresh set of allegations that are far darker.

On Friday, a former staffer for Rep Eric Swalwell accused the California lawmaker of sexually assaulting her.

CNN reported the former staffer accused Swalwell of raping her while she was intoxicated and left her bruised and bloodied.

Fox News provided the following details of the bombshell allegation:

Sexual harassment allegations have been amplified online by Democrat-aligned politicos targeting Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., one of the leading Democratic candidates in California’s gubernatorial race.

Amid repeated denials and cease-and-desist letters sent by Swalwell’s lawyer, one of the alleged victims shared her story publicly for the first time, accusing Swalwell of taking advantage of her while she was intoxicated on multiple occasions, according to a bombshell report published by the San Francisco Chronicle Friday. The alleged victim’s story also included claims that Swalwell pressured her to send naked pictures of herself and sent sexually explicit photos of his own, pulled out his private parts while driving in a car with her and requested she perform oral sex on him, among other incidents the victim said impacted how Swalwell treated her professionally.

The unnamed female accuser, who spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle, reportedly worked for Swalwell for about two years and revealed that he started pursuing her, despite being married, shortly after she was hired as a young 21-year-old staffer in his district office. On multiple occasions, the young staffer recalls blacking out from alcohol consumption, before waking up naked in Swalwell’s hotel bed with signs she had engaged in intercourse. Swalwell allegedly distanced himself after the incident, and their relationship faded, before reuniting when she no longer worked for him, during which another incident allegedly took place.

“Eric Swalwell should immediately drop out,” Democratic strategist Bhavik Lathia said after the San Francisco Chronicle’s report dropped. “It is damning.”

Former San Jose Mayor and fellow Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate in California, Matt Mahan, also called on Swalwell to “drop out.”

Following the staffer coming forward, several high-profile Democrats have rescinded their endorsements for Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign:

Take a look at what Democrat Senator Ruben Gallego had to say:

I’ve read the San Francisco Chronicle’s reporting and I take it seriously.

What is described is indefensible. Women who come forward with accounts like this deserve to be heard with respect, not questioned or dismissed.

I regret having come to his defense on social media prior…

— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) April 10, 2026

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I’ve read the San Francisco Chronicle’s reporting and I take it seriously.

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What is described is indefensible. Women who come forward with accounts like this deserve to be heard with respect, not questioned or dismissed.

I regret having come to his defense on social media prior to knowing all the information. I am equally as shocked and upset about what has transpired.

I am withdrawing my endorsement of Congressman Swalwell, effective immediately.

California Senator Adam Schiff did the same:

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.

I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race. https://t.co/tdXgfl0OAt

— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiff) April 10, 2026