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Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:19 PM 12 hrs ago

Swalwell staffers issue statement standing by accusers [View all]

18 hrs 8 mins ago
Mary Perkins
Huffington Post

Swalwell Staffers Issue Statement Standing By Accusers, Call Allegations 'Abhorrent'
Staffers from Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional office and campaign released an unsigned joint statement pledging support for the women who have come forward alleging assault and misconduct, multiple news outlets reported.
“We stand with our former colleague, and the other women who have come forward,” the statement said. “We believe you should stand with them, too. The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians.”
The statement comes a day after bombshell reports from The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN with multiple women accusing the lawmaker of sexual assault and misconduct.
In a video message posted late Friday, Swalwell denied the allegations, calling them "false" and said that he had "made mistakes in judgment" in the past.

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Unsigned................ Lovie777 12 hrs ago #1
The most important point. Kid Berwyn 10 hrs ago #22
Unsigned because they want to keep their jobs long enough to find another one. LudwigPastorius 10 hrs ago #23
What do you make of that? Torchlight 8 hrs ago #36
If this is legitimate, and I question that hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #2
Until they say more, they might not have known karynnj 11 hrs ago #8
Please note the wording in my post: hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #12
I did see that and should have referred to it karynnj 11 hrs ago #14
If she told someone in confidence, if that person was another staffer, hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #15
Thanks for your response because I genuinely had no idea what would karynnj 10 hrs ago #26
Agree. MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #10
It's beginning to sound desperate. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #13
If staff knew of any "funny business ' it should've been reported immediately MustLoveBeagles 7 hrs ago #38
The likeliest version of events Sympthsical 11 hrs ago #11
Your last line, 100% RandomNumbers 10 hrs ago #21
I feel sorry for his small children. Nt spooky3 10 hrs ago #28
Yes,.. this will turn those young lives upside down. magicarpet 9 hrs ago #31
I just don't understand why nobody said something sooner MustLoveBeagles 7 hrs ago #39
Perhaps unfortunately, perhaps unfairly, perhaps 100% rat fuckery..... OGBuzz 12 hrs ago #3
Due process is a legal term, not a political one EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #4
I do believe the victims but you have to admit that the timing is suspicious. OGBuzz 11 hrs ago #7
Was it suspicious that Christine Blasey Ford came forward when Kavanaugh was nominated? EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #16
Was it suspicious that Christine Blasey Ford came forward when Kavanaugh was nominated? MagickMuffin 8 hrs ago #35
It isn't suspicious, it is strategic mr715 10 hrs ago #18
He isn't owed due process mr715 10 hrs ago #24
28 credible accusations of sexual assault and Trump still got elected. OGBuzz 10 hrs ago #27
The electorate of California isn't the USA mr715 9 hrs ago #32
If I were aware of sexual abuse, I would immediately make it known. usonian 11 hrs ago #5
If you were a House staffer and you heard a rumor that your boss gets sloppy with young women, how would you go about WhiskeyGrinder 11 hrs ago #6
I would speak up, as well. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #19
I couldn't imagine going to work every day MorbidButterflyTat 7 hrs ago #37
He's fucked Mysterian 11 hrs ago #9
From Politico... surfered 10 hrs ago #17
Oh, gotta watch out for those "mistakes" mr715 10 hrs ago #20
He's likely guilty, and should probably drop out whathehell 10 hrs ago #25
Posters on Threads seem to be quickly coalescing behind Becerra. Nt spooky3 10 hrs ago #29
Plenty of options available. mr715 9 hrs ago #30
Mistakes likely refers to cheating on his wife JI7 9 hrs ago #33
As one would. mr715 9 hrs ago #34
Unsigned, no photos or videos Orangenero 6 hrs ago #40
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