California Democrat Eric Swalwell’s decision to suspend his campaign for governor on Sunday, even as he denies allegations from four women who accuse him of sexual misconduct and assault, did not end the pressure he faces.
One sexual assault allegation against Swalwell, alleged to have been committed in New York in 2024, prompted the Manhattan district attorney’s office to open a criminal investigation on Saturday. Members of Congress from both parties said on they could vote to expel Swalwell, as well as a Republican US representative, Tony Gonzales, also accused of sexual misconduct.