Trending Now - House Ethics Committee Launches Probe Into Eric Swalwell
WHO:
CNN - Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, is under investigation.
CNN - Swalwell is married and has been accused by multiple women.
CNN - The House Ethics Committee is conducting the investigation.
WHAT:
CNN - Swalwell has been accused of having sexual relations with four women, including subordinates who were significantly younger than him.
CNN - Swalwell stated on April 9th, 2026, "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past."
CNN - The House Ethics Committee announced on April 11th, 2026, that it has opened an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Swalwell.
CNN - Swalwell has been accused of sexual assault by a former staffer and other sexual misconduct by three additional women.
CNN - Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on April 9th, 2026.
CNN - The committee stated that it is investigating whether Swalwell “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct.”
WHERE:
CNN - The investigation is being conducted by the House Ethics Committee, which is based in Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
CNN - The House Ethics Committee announced the investigation on April 11th, 2026.
CNN - Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on April 9th, 2026.
WHY:
NY Post - A House Democratic staffer commented on the situation, saying, "It’s a tough spot. There’ve been rumors for a while, but nothing quite this bad, and people are pretty disgusted by what’s come out."
CNN - The investigation was prompted by allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and sending unsolicited nude photos.
HOW:
CNN - The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations that Swalwell may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision.
(UPDATED April 13, 2026 21:13 UTC)
Representative Eric Swalwell is facing serious allegations of having sexual relations with four women, including younger subordinates. on Thursday, Swalwell expressed remorse in a statement, saying, "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past." A House Democratic staffer commented on the situation, noting that while rumors had circulated for some time, the recent revelations have left many feeling disgusted.
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(UPDATED April 13, 2026 19:23 UTC)
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into California Congressman Eric Swalwell following allegations of misconduct. The committee announced this investigation on Saturday, after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor just two days earlier. He has been accused of sexual assault by a former staffer and of additional sexual misconduct by three other women. The committee is specifically looking into whether Swalwell violated the Code of Official Conduct or any applicable laws or regulations. This inquiry is taking place in Washington, D.C., and includes allegations of sending unsolicited nude photos and inappropriate behavior towards employees under his supervision.