Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains steam

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Roque PlanasApril 12, 2026 at 09:17 PM

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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell

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A growing number of bipartisan members of Congress are calling for Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell to resign or be expelled following allegations of inappropriate behavior, sexual assault, and rape. Swalwell, who is also a candidate for California governor, denies the accusations. Some representatives are also calling for the expulsion of Republican Representative Tony Gonzales, who admitted to an extramarital affair with a staffer. Representative Anna Paulina Luna plans to pair resolutions to expel both Swalwell and Gonzales. Several representatives have expressed their disgust with the alleged behavior and indicated they would vote to expel both men. The allegations against Swalwell were recently published in reports by the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Swalwell said the allegations were “flat false”.

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Anna Paulina Luna intends to pair her resolution to expel Swalwell with one to expel Gonzales.

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A former staffer said that Swalwell raped her in 2024 while she was too intoxicated to consent to sex.

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At least four women have accused Swalwell of unwanted advances or sexual assault.

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A growing number of Congress members have called for Eric Swalwell to resign.

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Florida ×240% Eugene Vindman 40% Jared Huffman 40% Texas 40% Anna Paulina Luna 50% Pramila Jayapal ×250% California ×350% Byron Donalds ×250% Ro Khanna ×360% Tony Gonzales ×470% United States Congress ×370% Eric Swalwell ×1090%

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expel from congress 100% eric swalwell 90% sexual assault allegations 80% tony gonzales 70% inappropriate behavior 60% resign 60% us representative 50% extramarital affair 50% abuse of power 40% california governor 40%