Swalwell Faces Big Push to Leave Congress Over Allegations

Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN also reported that three other women made similar accusations. Swalwell says the claims are false and plans to fight them. But a Manhattan district attorney’s office has started an investigation into the allegations. Other lawmakers are ready to push for his expulsion from Congress if he does not resign voluntarily.Representative Byron Donalds and Pramila Jayapal said they would vote to remove him if a motion was filed. Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna said she would file an expulsion motion next week. Some Democrats have already called for the removal of other members, like Tony Gonzales, who is under investigation for sexual misconduct. The pressure on Swalwell has grown as his potential governorship race becomes more contested. If he stays, critics say it could damage the party’s image and focus on other serious issues.