Eric Swalwell, a California governor hopeful, has suspended his campaign and apologized for 'mistakes in judgment' amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Swalwell made the announcement on X, stating he was 'deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past.'
He vowed to fight the 'serious, false allegations' and acknowledged that the decision to suspend his campaign was not a reflection of his fight against the allegations.
The decision follows intense scrutiny after multiple women accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including a former staffer who alleged sexual assault.
Important supporters, such as campaign chair Rep Jimmy Gomez, Senator Ruben Gallego, and Adam Schiff, withdrew their support immediately after the allegations surfaced.
Swalwell has been accused by multiple women of inappropriate conduct, including claims of sexual assault and harassment, which he has strongly denied.
