Sen. Ruben Gallego was part of an official congressional delegation to Bogota when his behavior raised concerns among U.S. officials, including inviting embassy staff to go clubbing.
My whole body felt physically sick and I remember my head rushed, and I just was like, oh, my gosh. I just felt like I had to do everything I could to just hold one man accountable.
Swalwell's campaign operation recorded two payments at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico totaling $1,522.11 on June 7, 2021. An Instagram post from a wedding guest tagged that hotel as the location of Gallego's wedding that same day.
Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following the Friday publication of allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer from his Castro Valley office. While he denies the allegations, he was facing an expulsion proceeding in the House.
I would just say to Eric, you know, get this thing fixed up at home, the best he possibly can. I think it was very smart for him to leave the Congress and the race behind him.