Calls for Swalwell to Resign from Congress
Eric Swalwell is a Democratic US Congress member. He is running for California governor.
Multiple Democratic leaders called for him to resign from Congress. Some Republicans called for him to be expelled.
The calls followed reports of sexual assault and other misconduct. Swalwell denies the claims.
He says the allegations are false. Rep. Vindman also called for Swalwell to resign. Rep. Vindman also called for him to drop out of the race.
Klear Note — Sexual assault allegations are serious charges. Congress members can be expelled by vote. Governors lead state governments.
Key Terms 4
- resign leave a job by choice
- expelled forced out of a job by others
- allegations claims that someone did something wrong
- gubernatorial race election to become a state governor