Support for Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor cratered on Friday night, following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct against the congressman.
Top Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and both of California’s senators, called on Swalwell to end his bid for governor, after a former Swalwell staffer alleged he sexually assaulted her twice while she was intoxicated.
“This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously,” Sen. Adam Schiff, who had previously endorsed Swalwell, wrote in a post on X. “I am withdrawing my endorsement immediately, and believe that he should withdraw from the race.”