Coverage dated April 7, 2026

Swalwell campaign denies ‘false, outrageous rumor’ as allegations of misconduct swirl on social media

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The campaign of Rep. Eric Swalwell, the California Democratic candidate for governor, on Tuesday sought to rebut claims made by several people on social media that multiple women plan to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct involving staffers.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Nolte: Eric Swalwell Denies Inappropriate Behavior with Staffers, Blames MAGA Conspiracies (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Although it’s all coming from left-leaning social media accounts, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is still blaming MAGA for unsubstantiated reports that he behaved inappropriately with a number of female staffers. | Politics

  2. Washington Examiner

    Eric Swalwell denies sexual harassment rumors (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) pushed back against online allegations that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with congressional aides.

  3. PJ Media

    Rep. Eric Swalwell Denies Accusations of Sexual Misconduct. Just Ask the Chinese Spy He Slept With. (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Eric Swalwell denies sexual misconduct accusations amid scandal involving Chinese spy and interns.

  4. ABC 30 Fresno

    CA gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies 'false' accusations of inappropriate behavior (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell has addressed and denied accusations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers.

  5. Hot Air

    Swalwell Campaign Denies Harassment Allegations (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Swalwell campaign denies harassment allegations amid growing claims from multiple women.

  6. RedState

    Eric Swalwell Blames 'MAGA Conspiracy Theorists' for Rumors He Sexually Harassed Staffers and Interns (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Eric Swalwell denies sexual harassment rumors amid California governor race controversy.

  7. Fox News

    Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rep. Eric Swalwell fiercely denied allegations of sexual misconduct with staff, as political media personality Cheyenne Hunt claims women want to come forward.

  8. New York Post

    Rep. Eric Swalwell breaks silence on alleged misconduct with female staff: ‘false’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rep. Eric Swalwell broke his silence on allegations of sexual misconduct Tuesday evening after a campaign event in Sacramento, saying social media reports of inappropriate behavior with female staffers are “false.”

  9. CNN

    Swalwell campaign denies ‘false, outrageous rumor’ as allegations of misconduct swirl on social media (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The campaign of Rep. Eric Swalwell, the California Democratic candidate for governor, on Tuesday sought to rebut claims made by several people on social media that multiple women plan to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct involving staffers.

  10. Lamag

    Eric Swalwell Denies Allegations Ahead of CA Governor Race (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Swalwell calls claims false at Sacramento town hall as online allegations swirl weeks before California’s primary election

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