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Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for governor in California, found himself on the defensive Friday night as he faced serious allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The allegations, originating from multiple women, include claims from a former congressional aide who accuses him of assaulting her twice while she was under the influence of alcohol.
In a bid to address the controversy head-on, Swalwell released a video statement in which he firmly denied the accusations. He characterized the claims as false and emphasized that they do not reflect reality. Despite his denial, he conceded to having made “personal mistakes” that he suggested should be resolved privately with his wife.
“There have been numerous anonymous allegations made about me today,” Swalwell stated, “and I felt it was crucial to address them personally.” He reiterated his stance, saying, “These accusations of sexual assault are categorically untrue. They have never occurred, and I am prepared to contest them vigorously.”
Swalwell’s attempt to control the narrative was quickly challenged as his video was flagged with a community note. The note highlighted that, while some allegations were made anonymously, there are accusers who have chosen to speak out publicly.
“These allegations of sexual assault are flat false,” the Democrat Rep. (CA-14) insisted. “They are absolutely false. They did not happen. They have never happened. And I will fight them with everything that I have.”
Swalwell’s video was immediately slapped with a community note pointing out that while some of the accusers have remained anonymous, “others have come forward publicly.”
Hear it directly from me. These allegations are flat false. And I will fight them. pic.twitter.com/bQSlCquD1U
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 11, 2026
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The aspiring California governor proceeded to admit to “mistakes in judgment” and apologized “deeply” to his wife for putting her in this position — a statement that raises more questions than it does answers.
“I do not suggest to you in any way that I’m perfect or that I’m a saint. I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past,” he said. “But those mistakes are between me and my wife, and to her I apologize deeply for putting her in this position.”
Aside from the community note, several X users hammered Swalwell with some gentle reminders of his past comments regarding survivors of sexual assault and how they should be believed.
“She has nothing to gain and everything to lose. It’s time we #BelieveSurvivors instead of attack them,” Swalwell famously said in 2018 in regard to allegations at the time against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
And that came back to bite him.
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) April 11, 2026
“No one believes you. Live by the sword, die by the sword, they say,” radio host Dana Loesch responded.
“What about believing the women?” added Townhall columnist Kurt Schlichter.
“Swalwell apologizes to his wife and also says the allegations are ‘flat false’ which raise (sic) the question of why he’s apologizing to his wife,” reporter Ryan Grim pointed out.
Nope pic.twitter.com/aDJbNX3rg7
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) April 11, 2026
Multiple women, including a congressional staffer and at least three others, have come forward with sexual misconduct and assault allegations against Swalwell. The claims include unwanted sexual advances and unsolicited explicit messages, some of which allegedly included nude photos.
Two alleged assaults reportedly involved the former staffer while she was intoxicated and unable to give consent. If the accuser’s description is true, these acts would meet the legal definition of rape.
Several national Democratic leaders have called on Swalwell to end his campaign for governor in California, though none, as of yet, have found the courage to demand he resign from Congress.
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