The Arizona Democrat said their close friendship "clouded" his judgment about rumors that Swalwell engaged in potentially inappropriate behavior.
The rapid downfall of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) over sexual misconduct and rape allegations is threatening to claim the future political ambitions of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) as a casualty. Gallego is a possible 2028 White House contender for Democrats. But his proximity to Swalwell in the wake of sexual assault accusations from at least…
Disgraced ex-Congressman Eric Swalwell and now-Senator Ruben Gallego both spent campaign funds at Puerto Rican resorts.
Fresh Federal Election Commission records and reporting show that then-Rep. Eric Swalwell and now-Sen. Ruben Gallego both used campaign funds for expenses tied to Puerto Rico resorts during the same weekend as Gallego’s wedding in June 2021. According to the filings uncovered, Swalwell’s campaign operation recorded two payments at the Hyatt Regency Grand…
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) expressed regret on Tuesday for his friendship with Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and denied any knowledge of wrongdoing after the California Democrat was accused of several sexual misconduct violations. “Eric Swalwell lied to all of us … My friendship with him, our family’s friendship together with him, clouded my judgement,…
