Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales resigning from Congress amid scandals

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Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress

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By Cullen McCue
April 13, 2026



U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced Monday that he will be resigning from Congress. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after he suspended his California gubernatorial campaign over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault.

In his announcement, Swalwell acknowledged ongoing efforts to expel him from Congress, which picked up steam throughout the day.

“I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress,” the congressman announced in a written statement.

In follow-up remarks, he denied the allegations against him while also issuing an apology. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” he said, adding his plans to “fight the serious, false allegation made against me.”

“However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make,” the statement continued. Swalwell further stated that he will be coordinating with his staff and constituents to ensure a clean exit in the coming days.

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[rangerrebew]

Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales resigning from Congress amid scandals
Two congressmen, Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales, are stepping down with each facing allegations of sexual misconduct. CNN’s Manu Raju has the details from Capitol Hill.


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/reps-swalwell-and-gonzales-resigning-from-congress-amid-scandals/vi-AA20PpZZ?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=69de2806922b4314aa3b2639909a58a2&ei=57

[rangerrebew]

I wonder who is coughing up the compensation, how much, and for how long that made it possible for them to leave?  Plus, they'll probably be able to get jobs at CNN, SeeBS, Politico, or some other honest news source as "analysts."

[PeteS in CA]

I'm starting to hope, a little, that there may be a sea view room for him in the Marin County GreyBar Hotel. Apparently there's a sex video of him, and a/the woman in it was, at the time, "San Quentin Quail".

[Wingnut]

I'm starting to hope, a little, that there may be a sea view room for him in the Marin County GreyBar Hotel. Apparently there's a sex video of him, and a/the woman in it was, at the time, "San Quentin Quail".

As we all knew very well back in my day, that 17 will get you 20.

[Fishrrman]

Fishrrman's "realpolitik advice" to the Republicans:

Accept Mr. Gonzales "retirement", but ask him to remain around until that swalwell guy is physically gone and properly "resigned".

Our majority in the House is tenuous now.
Don't make it SMALLER.

He may be a bad guy, but he's OUR bad guy and we need his vote for the time being.