Eric Swalwell
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I will fight the serious false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.”
Eric Swalwell · said 2026-04-01 · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell posted this statement on social media in April denying the allegations while acknowledging mistakes.
“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,”
Eric Swalwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell said this in his resignation statement, referencing efforts to expel him from Congress.
“But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.”
Eric Swalwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell announced his decision to resign his congressional seat.
“he will fight the serious, false allegation made against me.”
Eric Swalwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell made this statement on X when announcing his resignation from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations.
“I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,”
Eric Swalwell · said 2026-04-01 · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell posted this apology in a statement on social media in April amid sexual assault allegations.
“Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong,”
Eric Swalwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Swalwell criticized the push to expel him from Congress before due process.