After Devastating Sexual Assault Allegations, Swalwell Now Leading Democratic Presidential Candidate
15th April 2026
After a fifth woman came forward yesterday to accuse former Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, Swalwell has hurtled into the lead of Democratic presidential candidates.
With the horrific details of the alleged assault coming to light, Swalwell quickly leapt past other contenders to become the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee.
“With several women now coming forward with accusations of increasingly violent sex crimes, Swalwell has taken a commanding lead,” said longtime Democratic strategist David Axelrod. “Swalwell was looking like Senator material after a couple of women alleged that he acted in an inappropriate and possibly criminal manner. With five women now leveling accusations of really heinous crimes, Swalwell is now the clear front-runner for President. “