Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Eric Swalwell, once known as "the Snapchat king of Congress" for his adept use of disappearing messages, was recognized as a digital native skilled in social media.
- Social media played a pivotal role in the emergence of sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell after he entered the California governor’s race last year.
- Two Democratic influencers used social media platforms to connect women who accused Swalwell, building a network to share their stories and gather further allegations.
- Cheyenne Hunt, one of the influencers, facilitated communication among accusers and informed a former aide about others preparing to come forward with similar accusations.
- The influencers leveraged social media to collect accounts from the women and generate public interest in the allegations against Swalwell.
