If the accusations are true...

Editor's note: ...that Eric Swalwell engaged in drugging, rape, and assault of a woman, then his removal is a relatively minor consequence. This kind of behavior goes on all the time in Washington, which raises the question of why Swalwell was specifically targeted for exposure and removal. It appears that Democrats may be facing increasing scrutiny as the November midterm elections approach. What we may be witnessing is an intensifying conflict between Republicans and Democrats. However, if figures such as Pelosi, Schiff, Schumer, Graham and Omar were to be publicly prosecuted, it would signal that the legislature is taking serious steps toward accountability.

________

Swalwell Resigns From Congress - Effective TODAY, After Fresh Rape Allegation And Corroborating Campaign Records

By Tyler Durden | April 15, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, effective today, capping a stunning collapse of his political career just one day after he suspended his bid for California governor. The move came hours after a new accuser, Lonna Drewes, held a press conference in Beverly Hills alleging that Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her unconscious in a West Hollywood hotel room in July 2018.

Drewes, a former model and fashion technology entrepreneur, told reporters she met Swalwell three times that year while he offered political connections for her business. On the third encounter, she claims she had one glass of wine she believes was spiked, became incapacitated, and was assaulted at the Montrose Hotel. She said she thought she was going to die. Drewes did not pursue a rape kit at the time but says she told friends, kept journal entries, and preserved texts and photos. Her team filed a formal complaint with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department the same day.

Lonna Drewes on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA): "I had contact with Eric Swalwell on three separate occasions...On the third occasion I believe he drugged my drink...he raped me and he choked me...I did not consent to any sexual activity...I have never doubted what happened. I stand… pic.twitter.com/1mJPrZPQrx

— CSPAN (@cspan) April 14, 2026

The allegation is the latest - and most detailed - in a string of at least five public accusations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell. He has denied all of them.

What makes Drewes' claim particularly damaging is fresh documentation tying Swalwell to the scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed the alleged assault occurred in the 900 block of Hammond Street - the exact location of the Montrose Hotel. Campaign finance expert Rob Pyers flagged, and Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin amplified, FEC records showing "Swalwell for Congress" spent $361 ($353 + $8 travel) at that hotel on July 18, 2018 - the precise date referenced in the sheriff’s statement.

Please go to Zero Hedge to continue rwading.