#ABCNews Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on Monday that he plans to resign his seat in Congress in the wake of sexual assault allegations that sparked calls for him to quit or be subject to an expulsion vote. His announcement comes just one day after he suspended his campaign for California governor.

In a statement on X, Swalwell posted that he is “deeply sorry” to his family, staff and constituents but that “he will fight the serious, false allegation made against me.”

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