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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is facing calls to drop out of the California governor\u2019s race as he denies accusations of inappropriate conduct with staffers.<\/p>\n
While little is known about the allegations, Gen-Z for Change Executive Director Cheyenne Hunt claimed in an Instagram post<\/a> that she received a message claiming that Swalwell had interns \u201csign NDAs so they don\u2019t speak up\u201d after possible inappropriate conduct with the congressman.<\/p>\n As of Wednesday afternoon, no evidence has yet surfaced in support of the accusations, and no individual has directly come forward.<\/p>\n Another Democratic strategist, Bhavik Lathia, claimed in an X post<\/a> that allegations amplified by a large left-wing account \u201cOrganizermemes,\u201d are \u201creal.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTake it seriously. Eric Swallwell [sic] cannot be our nominee. There is going to be a lot more coming out soon,\u201d he said. \u201cI can\u2019t say more right now, but stay tuned.\u201d<\/p>\n Swalwell campaign spokesperson Micah Beasley slammed the \u201cfalse, outrageous\u201d allegations\u00a0in a statement to Politico<\/a>, even though limited details have been released.<\/p>\n \u201cThis 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,\u201d Beasley told the outlet.<\/p>\n Hunt<\/a> posted in response to Beasley\u2019s statement that it was \u201cforced, false, and a clear signal they are bracing for impact.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAnother day closer to the truth coming out about Eric Swalwell and his history of alleged sexual harassment and abuse against women,\u201d Hunt said.<\/p>\n \u201cYesterday, his campaign came out publicly to deny his behavior, his NDAs, and the existence of these allegations in a statement to POLITICO,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) came to Swalwell\u2019s defense, saying that the accusations are surfacing because of the Democrat\u2019s standing in the race.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you are in first place, is when they target you. Eric is a fighter and he will win the Governors race,\u201d he posted<\/a> to X.<\/p>\n Swalwell is already facing calls to exit the race, including one from Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is not going to be good, and he, I hope, that he heeds his words, and he should probably drop out and save his family,\u201d Bianco told conservative commentator Benny Johnson on \u201cThe Benny Show<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Swalwell has created a national brand around his criticism of President Donald Trump, and he unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election. The California congressman also faced scrutiny in 2020 over his alleged connections with a Chinese operative known as \u201cFang Fang,\u201d according to Axios<\/a>.<\/p>\n The top-two jungle primary race for governor intensified this week on multiple fronts, including with Trump\u2019s endorsement of Republican Steve Hilton.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT,\u201d Trump posted to Truth Social<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Swalwell and billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer are continuing to vie for a slot among the wide pool of Democratic candidates. Whoever wins the general election will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), who is termed out.<\/p>\n The Daily Wire has reached out to the Swalwell campaign for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n