Summary
Senator Ruben Gallego is being asked to release all communications he had with Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct by several women. Republican Representative Mike Lawler wants Gallego to show he knew nothing about Swalwell’s actions by sharing all messages and media between them.
Key Facts
- Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct including harassment and rape.
- Five women have accused Swalwell of inappropriate behavior.
- Swalwell denies all accusations and calls them a political attack.
- Senator Ruben Gallego was a close friend of Swalwell and chaired his 2020 presidential campaign.
- Republican Mike Lawler demands Gallego release all communication with Swalwell to prove no prior knowledge of misconduct.
- Gallego withdrew his endorsement of Swalwell’s governor campaign after allegations surfaced.
- Gallego says he had no knowledge of Swalwell’s misconduct and is open to releasing messages if legally required.
- Swalwell is under investigation by both the House Ethics Committee and Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
