The claim
“Mounting Pressure: Calls for Eric Swalwell's Resignation Amid Scandal Democratic U.S.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
Multiple news outlets report that Swalwell resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations and that social media pressure contributed to his decision, indicating mounting pressure for resignation.
What we found
However, House Democratic leadership only called for him to drop out of the gubernatorial race, not to resign from Congress, showing the pressure was not unanimous.
The evidence
1 of 2 sources contradict the claim; none support it.
- Background
Fox News reports Swalwell and Gonzales announced resignations following sexual misconduct allegations; Yahoo News notes social media influencers helped set his resignation in motion.
foxnews.com· Reports of Resignation Amid Allegations - Contradicts the claim
AOL article states House Democratic leadership urged Swalwell to drop out of the California governor race but stopped short of urging him to resign from Congress.
aol.com· Limited Democratic Calls for Resignation
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