Trending Now - Swalwell Faces Pressure Amid Allegations of Political Conspiracy

WHO:

CNN - Rep. Jimmy Gomez stated, “The congressman should leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay.”

ABC News - California Gov. Gavin Newsom did not immediately call on Swalwell to drop out but stated, “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously.”

ABC News - The unnamed woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault received a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s attorney, Elias Debaie, who confirmed he sent out at least one letter.

CNN - A spokesperson for Californians for a Fighter stated, “In light of the serious allegations, the IE is suspending campaign activity immediately.”

ABC News - The woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault received a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s attorney, Elias Debaie, who confirmed he sent out at least one letter.

ABC News - The unnamed woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault was reported to have received a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s attorney.

CNN - Rep. Jimmy Gomez stated, “My involvement in any campaign begins and ends with trust. I cannot in good conscience remain in any role with this campaign, and I am stepping down from it effective immediately.”

ABC News - Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego expressed regret, stating, “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.”

ABC News - California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated, “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously.”

CNN - A former staffer of Eric Swalwell alleged that he raped her in 2024, stating, “I was pushing him off of me, saying no. He didn’t stop.”

ABC News - The woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault worked for him in 2019 when the first alleged assault occurred.

CNN - Ally Sammarco, a social media creator, described receiving unsolicited nude messages from Swalwell after initially connecting with him over politics.

CNN - Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, stated that “these are very serious allegations that require a serious and thorough investigation.”

ABC News - Tom Steyer, a top Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said, “Eric Swalwell should be nowhere near any position of power, much less be the governor of California. He must resign from Congress and drop out of the race immediately.”

ABC News - Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego expressed regret for previously defending Swalwell, stating, “I regret having come to his defense on social media prior to knowing all the information.”

CNN - California Sen. Adam Schiff and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego both withdrew their endorsements of Eric Swalwell.

CNN - Rep. Jimmy Gomez stated he had “learned shocking information about Eric Swalwell containing the ugliest and most serious accusations imaginable” and called for Swalwell to drop out of the race.

ABC News - The unnamed woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault was reported to have received a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s attorney.

CNN - Courtni Pugh, Swalwell’s top adviser, stated she left the campaign “as soon as I learned the seriousness of the allegations.”

ABC News - Nancy Pelosi told Swalwell to end his bid for governor.

CNN - Rep. Eric Swalwell, California Sen. Adam Schiff, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Courtni Pugh, Nancy Pelosi, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Tom Steyer, Ally Sammarco.

ABC News - A woman who worked for Swalwell, unnamed in the report.

TMZ - A former staffer for Eric Swalwell.

CBS News - The unnamed woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault.

NBC News - A former aide to Eric Swalwell.

Fox News - The alleged victim of Swalwell's actions.

WHAT:

CNN - ActBlue, the fundraising site critical to Democratic campaigns, posted online that it would stop allowing donors to give to Swalwell's campaign.

ABC News - The California Teachers Association announced it is suspending its support for Swalwell.

ABC News - ActBlue confirmed it would stop allowing donations to Swalwell's campaign.

CNN - Four women have accused Swalwell of various forms of sexual misconduct, including allegations of rape by a former staffer.

ABC News - The California Teachers Association announced it is suspending its support for Swalwell.

ABC News - ActBlue confirmed it would stop allowing donations to Swalwell's campaign.

CNN - Four women have accused Swalwell of various forms of sexual misconduct, including allegations of rape by a former staffer.

ABC News - The woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault received a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s attorney, Elias Debaie, who confirmed he sent out at least one letter.

CNN - ActBlue, a fundraising site critical to Democratic campaigns, confirmed it would stop allowing donations to Swalwell's campaign.

ABC News - The California Teachers Association announced it is suspending its support for Swalwell.

CNN - ActBlue announced it would stop allowing donations to Swalwell's campaign.

ABC News - The California Teachers Association suspended its support for Swalwell.

CNN - A spokesperson for Californians for a Fighter stated they are suspending campaign activity immediately in light of the allegations.

CNN - ActBlue, a fundraising site critical to Democratic campaigns, announced it would stop allowing donations to Swalwell's campaign.

CNN - Four women have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of various forms of sexual misconduct, including allegations of rape by a former staffer.

ABC News - The woman alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2019 and 2024.

CNN - Swalwell's campaign chair, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, resigned, and multiple endorsements were withdrawn following the allegations.

CNN - Swalwell denied all allegations, stating, “These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor.”

CNN - The California Teachers Association suspended its support for Swalwell.

CNN - Swalwell's attorney sent cease-and-desist letters to two women who made allegations against him.

WHERE:

CNN - The allegations involve incidents that occurred in California, including a hotel room and a bar.

ABC News - The alleged assaults took place in California, specifically in 2019 and 2024.

WHEN:

ABC News - The allegations were reported on April 11th, 2026, and mail ballots for the primary election will be sent out to voters on May 12th, 2026.

CNN - The primary election in California is scheduled for June 2nd, 2026.

ABC News - The allegations were reported on April 11th, 2026, and mail ballots for the primary election will be sent out to voters on May 12th, 2026.

CNN - The primary election in California is scheduled for June 2nd, 2026.

ABC News - The allegations were reported on April 11th, 2026, and mail ballots for the primary election will be sent out to voters on May 12th, 2026.

CNN - The primary election in California is scheduled for June 2nd, 2026.

ABC News - The first alleged assault occurred in 2019, and the second in 2024, after a charity gala.

ABC News - The allegations were reported on April 11th, 2026, and mail ballots for the primary election will be sent out to voters on May 12th, 2026.

ABC News - The allegations were reported on April 11th, 2026, and mail ballots for the primary election will be sent out to voters in less than a month.

CNN - The allegations of sexual misconduct were reported on April 11th, 2026.

ABC News - The first alleged assault occurred in 2019, and the second in 2024.

CNN - The primary election in California is scheduled for June 2nd, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - The allegations surfaced at a critical stage of the campaign, with multiple Democratic leaders expressing that the allegations must be taken seriously.

CNN - The allegations surfaced as Swalwell's campaign for governor gained momentum, leading to calls for him to withdraw from the race.

ABC News - The unnamed woman did not report the alleged assaults to police due to fear of not being believed.

HOW:

CNN - The former staffer shared medical records related to receiving STD and pregnancy testing after the alleged assault, which corroborated her claims.

CNN - The former staffer shared medical records related to receiving STD and pregnancy testing after the alleged assault.

CNN - The former staffer described being heavily intoxicated during the alleged assaults, stating, “I was pushing him off of me, saying no. He didn’t stop.”

CNN - Swalwell allegedly sent unsolicited explicit messages and photos to women, including requests for nude pictures.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 23:03 UTC)

California Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing increasing pressure to withdraw from the race following serious allegations of sexual assault that were reported on Saturday. Representative Jimmy Gomez has called for Swalwell to leave the race to ensure full accountability, while California Governor Gavin Newsom acknowledged the troubling nature of the allegations. In response to the situation, ActBlue has halted donations to Swalwell's campaign, and the California Teachers Association has also suspended its support, as mail ballots for the primary election are set to be sent out May 12th, with the election scheduled for June 2nd.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 21:02 UTC)

In a significant development, Californians for a Fighter announced the immediate suspension of campaign activity for Swalwell in light of serious allegations, while the California Teachers Association and ActBlue confirmed they would withdraw their support and stop donations to his campaign. The allegations, which include accusations of sexual misconduct from four women, were reported on Saturday, just weeks before mail ballots for the primary election are set to be sent out May 12th. As the primary election approaches June 2nd, Democratic leaders are emphasizing the importance of taking these allegations seriously.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 19:09 UTC)

Four women have accused California Congressman Eric Swalwell of various forms of sexual misconduct, including allegations of rape by a former staffer, prompting significant backlash from political leaders. In response to the allegations reported on Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego expressed their concerns, with Gallego stating he regrets defending Swalwell on social media prior to knowing all the information. The California Teachers Association has suspended its support for Swalwell, and ActBlue has confirmed it will stop allowing donations to his campaign as mail ballots for the primary election are set to be sent out May 12th.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 17:04 UTC)

Four women have accused Eric Swalwell of various forms of sexual misconduct, including a former staffer who alleged that he raped her in 2024, stating she was pushing him off and saying no. The woman, who worked for Swalwell in 2019 when the first alleged assault occurred, received a cease-and-desist letter from Swalwell’s attorney, confirming that at least one letter was sent. Additionally, the former staffer has shared medical records related to STD and pregnancy testing that support her claims following the alleged assault.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 15:04 UTC)

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, emphasized the seriousness of the allegations against Eric Swalwell, calling for a thorough investigation. In response to the allegations reported on Saturday, both the California Teachers Association and ActBlue have announced they will withdraw their support for Swalwell's campaign, while prominent Democratic figures like Tom Steyer and Ruben Gallego have called for his resignation. A former staffer has shared medical records related to receiving STD and pregnancy testing after the alleged assault, which support her claims.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 13:16 UTC)

California Senator Adam Schiff and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego have both withdrawn their endorsements of Eric Swalwell, following serious allegations against him that surfaced on Saturday. Representative Jimmy Gomez has called for Swalwell to drop out of the race, citing shocking information and the California Teachers Association has also suspended its support, while ActBlue announced it will stop allowing donations to Swalwell's campaign. The accusations include a former staffer sharing medical records related to STD and pregnancy testing after the alleged assault, and mail ballots for the primary election will be sent out to voters May 12th.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 09:07 UTC)

Allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell have prompted significant fallout, with his top adviser, Courtni Pugh, resigning as soon as she learned of their seriousness. Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jimmy Gomez, are calling for Swalwell to end his campaign for governor, while the fundraising site ActBlue has announced it will no longer accept donations for his bid. The allegations, which include serious accusations shared by a former staffer, surfaced on Saturday, just weeks before mail ballots for the primary election are set to be sent out.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 01:20 UTC)

Four women have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of various forms of sexual misconduct, including allegations of rape by a former staffer. The allegations involve incidents that took place in California, specifically in a hotel room and a bar, with the first alleged assault occurring in 2019 and the second in 2024. Following these accusations, Swalwell's campaign chair, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, resigned, and multiple endorsements, including from the California Teachers Association, were withdrawn. Swalwell has denied all allegations, claiming they are false and politically motivated, while his attorney has sent cease-and-desist letters to two of the women involved. The primary election in California is scheduled for June 2nd, and calls for Swalwell to withdraw from the race have intensified as his campaign gains momentum.