Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, has denied online allegations of inappropriate relationships with young congressional staff, calling the rumors false and politically motivated ahead of the election.
- Swalwell’s spokesman emphasized that no staff member has ever been asked to sign nondisclosure agreements related to personnel behavior, and no ethics complaints have been filed against him in 13 years.
- The allegations have been amplified by conservative outlets and social media influencers, including Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, but have not been independently verified by The Times.
- Swalwell is also dealing with controversy over a past FBI investigation into his ties with a suspected Chinese spy, from which he was cleared, but recent attempts to release related documents have been blocked by the FBI.
- Despite the controversies, Swalwell remains a top contender in the gubernatorial race, with polls showing him near the front of both Democratic and overall candidates.
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