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April 14, 2026 ~ Political consultant Mario Morrow weighs in on the House Ethics Committee investigation into Congressman Eric Swalwell following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Morrow discusses the broader political consequences and what this could mean inside Washington and beyond.
WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ After stepping down from his run at governor of California, Eric Swalwell (D) resigned from Congress Monday after allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct. The House Ethics Committee started its investigation into Swalwell, a member of the House of Representatives, on Monday as well. Last week, at least four women disclosed sexual assault allegations committed by Swalwell with the San Fransico Chronicle and CNN, according to NPR.
“I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me,” Swalwell said in a post on X. “Expelling anyone in Congress, without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties.”
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) also retired from Congress, as the HEC opened a separate probe Monday into his romantic affiliation with a former staffer who died by suicide.
“There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all,” Gonzales said on X Monday. “When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office. It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas.”
