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April 12, 2026
Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Investigation Over Nanny and Sexual Misconduct Allegations
- The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for hiring a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization, following a complaint filed by conservative filmmaker Joel Gilbert.
- Swalwell is facing sexual misconduct allegations from four women, prompting calls for him to suspend his gubernatorial campaign and a criminal investigation by the Manhattan district attorney's office.
- The allegations include a specific claim of sexual assault occurring in New York in 2024, which has intensified scrutiny from both parties in Congress.
5 Sources
- Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorizationApr 12, 2026 at 4:16 AM · Fox News
- DHS looking into allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.Apr 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM · CBS News
- Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing mounting calls to resign from Congress from his fellow Democrats following allegations of sexual misconductApr 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM · WSJ
- DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegallyApr 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM · The Hill
- DHS investigating claim about Swalwell nanny filed by conspiracy theoristApr 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM · The Guardian