Summary
Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell faces numerous withdrawals of support for his campaign to become California governor due to sexual misconduct allegations. Many campaign staff and endorsements have been lost after multiple accusations emerged. Swalwell denies the allegations and claims they are meant to harm his campaign.
Key Facts
- Eric Swalwell is running for governor of California.
- Sexual misconduct allegations have been made against Swalwell by several women.
- Following these allegations, many of his campaign aides have resigned.
- Nearly all of his endorsements, including from fellow politicians, have been pulled.
- Swalwell denies all allegations and describes them as false.
- Leading Democratic figures, such as Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries, have urged him to drop out of the race.
- His campaign has lost support from several labor unions.
- Only a few endorsements remain, including one from businessman Stephen Cloobeck.
