Escalation: Schiff and Pelosi Withdraw Swalwell Endorsements

Prominent supporters of Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign, including U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, withdrew their endorsements following new allegations of sexual assault against him. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a woman accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her in 2019 and 2024, with corroborating text messages reviewed by the newspaper. Swalwell denied the allegations, stating they are 'flat false' and asserting he would fight them vigorously.

In the wake of the allegations, several Democratic colleagues, including Rep. Jimmy Gomez, called for Swalwell to withdraw from the race, emphasizing the need for accountability. Labor unions such as the California Service Employees International Union and the California Teachers Association also suspended their support. The allegations have led to a rapid unraveling of Swalwell's campaign, with multiple staff members resigning and calls for a thorough investigation into the claims.

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