California Congressman Eric Swalwell's meteoric rise to potential Democratic frontrunner for governor has imploded in a matter of hours, leaving his future in politics hanging by a thread. The latest scandal to engulf the Bay Area lawmaker involves a bombshell criminal sexual assault investigation, with allegations emerging that he is the subject of a probe. This explosive development comes on the heels of mounting pressure for Swalwell to abandon his gubernatorial bid, raising questions about the viability of his congressional career. As the details of the investigation unfold, the once-promising politician now finds himself at the epicenter of a growing storm that threatens to upend his entire career.
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s political career is collapsing at a shocking speed. Within 24 hours, the Bay Area congressman has gone from Democratic frontrunner for California governor to facing pressure to not only end his campaign but resign from Congress — while now being the subject of a criminal sexual assault investigation into allegations by a...
