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Eric Swalwell scandal hangs over ‘best friend’ Ruben Gallego’s 2028 hopes

Apr 14, 2026Center Right

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…

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