Eric Swalwell built his brand attacking Trump and Republicans for misconduct while positioning himself as a #MeToo champion—then faced the exact same sexual assault allegations he spent years denouncing. His gubernatorial campaign imploded overnight as endorsements evaporated and the cable news circuit dropped him. Nothing exposes political theater faster than a self-appointed moral authority caught…
The Democrat who spent years lecturing Republicans about believing women and holding powerful men accountable now faces a sexual assault allegation from a former staffer—and is fighting to stay in the governor’s race anyway. He built his brand demanding investigations into Trump’s alleged misconduct while serving on the Judiciary Committee. The hypocrisy is so complete…
Eric Swalwell built his career lecturing others about accountability and women’s rights—then faced multiple allegations he sexually assaulted intoxicated former staffers. The same congressman who demanded Trump face consequences for abuse now hears calls to drop his governor race as allies flee. Power corrupts, and apparently it makes you forget your own sermons. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/10/eric-swalwell-california-sexual-assault-allegations