“This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race,” Swalwell campaign communications director Micah Beasley said in a statement. “In 13 years, no one in Eric Swalwell’s congressional office has ever been asked to sign an NDA. Allegations of wrongdoing against Swalwell emerged on social media through accounts of progressive influencers. “With regard to Rep. Swalwell, I have seen allegations coming from women staffers. Porter said she has not spoken to any of the women who social media influencers say plan to come forward with allegations against Swalwell.

Source: CNN April 08, 2026 22:41 UTC