More than 50 former staff members of Representative Eric Swalwell called for his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from California's governor's race following allegations of sexual misconduct. In a signed letter, the former employees urged law enforcement to conduct a "full and thorough investigation" into multiple accusations against the congressman.

A former staff member told The San Francisco Chronicle that Swalwell sexually assaulted her in a New York hotel room in 2024 after an event, claiming she was too intoxicated to consent. The Manhattan district attorney's office confirmed it would investigate the New York-based allegation. CNN published additional accusations hours later, including claims that Swalwell sent unsolicited nude images to women.

Swalwell has repeatedly denied all allegations. The mounting accusations and staff revolt represent a significant escalation in the controversy surrounding the California congressman, who had been positioning himself as a major contender in the state's gubernatorial race. The investigation by Manhattan prosecutors adds legal weight to the growing political crisis threatening Swalwell's career.