Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff Call on Eric Swalwell to Drop Out of Governor Race
Top Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff are calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell to drop out of California's governor race. Both lawmakers withdrew their endorsements amid sexual assault allegations against Swalwell.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor is facing a crisis as prominent Democrats abandon ship. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Adam Schiff both withdrew their endorsements and publicly called for him to exit the race.
The calls came after sexual assault allegations surfaced against Swalwell. Pelosi said in a statement that "this extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability." Schiff withdrew his endorsement on Friday.
Swalwell has denied the allegations and reportedly sent cease and desist letters to the women who came forward. Sources describe his campaign as "imploding" as more Democratic colleagues distance themselves.
The congressman had initially gathered strong support from fellow Democrats in Congress before the allegations emerged. The governor's race in California, the nation's largest state, typically draws national attention and significant campaign funding.
This marks a dramatic shift in California's governor race as Swalwell loses key Democratic support. The fallout could reshape the entire campaign and affect who leads the nation's most populous state.
Watch for more Democrats to withdraw support and whether Swalwell will actually drop out of the race.
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