Swalwell denies misconduct claims as women allege abuse

Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, calling them "false" and "outrageous" as multiple women have come forward with claims of inappropriate behavior. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate's spokesperson, Micah Beasley, dismissed the accusations as politically motivated, stating they were spread by opponents 27 days before the election. Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and activist, has publicly shared allegations that Swalwell made sexual advances toward her and other women, including interns, and pressured them to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). Hunt claims to be working with a group of women who have similar experiences, though no names have been publicly disclosed. Swalwell's campaign denies any such NDAs were ever used in his office and asserts no ethics complaints have been filed. The Los Angeles Times has not independently verified the allegations. Swalwell, a frontrunner in recent polls for California governor, has faced prior controversies, including scrutiny over his past ties to an alleged Chinese spy. The allegations have gained traction online, with Democratic strategists and social media influencers amplifying the claims.