Swalwell Campaign Denies Online Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior

The congressman's office says claims of misconduct and NDAs are false and being spread by political opponents.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:34pm

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The campaign of California Congressman Eric Swalwell has strongly denied online allegations that he engaged in inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers and required them to sign non-disclosure agreements. While some Democratic strategists and social media influencers have made these claims, the Swalwell campaign asserts the allegations are false and being spread by political opponents.

Why it matters

As Swalwell maintains a narrow lead in the gubernatorial race, these unsubstantiated allegations could impact his campaign if they gain traction. The claims also raise broader questions about workplace misconduct and transparency in political offices.

The details

According to reports in Politico and the Los Angeles Times, a number of Democratic insiders and social media personalities have alleged online that Swalwell behaved inappropriately with young staffers. Some claimed a group of women have retained lawyers, but are limited in what they can say due to non-disclosure agreements. However, neither outlet was able to independently confirm the allegations. The Swalwell campaign firmly denied both the claims of misconduct and the use of NDAs, stating the 'false, outrageous rumor' is being spread by 'flailing opponents' and 'MAGA conspiracy theorists'.

  • The allegations surfaced online in the weeks leading up to the start of the gubernatorial election season.

The players

Eric Swalwell

A California Congressman who is currently running for governor.

Micah Beasley

A spokesperson for the Swalwell campaign who denied the allegations.

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What they’re saying

“This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race.”

— Micah Beasley, Swalwell Campaign Spokesperson

The takeaway

While the allegations against Swalwell remain unsubstantiated, the incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability around workplace misconduct claims, especially in high-profile political campaigns.