Overview
- Maher, speaking on HBO’s Real Time on Friday, called Eric Swalwell a “f‑‑‑ing creep” and said he never liked the former congressman when he appeared on the show.
- He argued the press protects politicians and described Swalwell’s behavior as an “open secret,” citing past examples involving Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, and Larry Craig.
- Rahm Emanuel said Swalwell was right to quit Congress and exit the California governor’s race, and he urged more attention to larger controversies involving President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Sen. Ruben Gallego said he and others overlooked Swalwell’s “flirty” behavior, while stressing he had no knowledge of predatory acts.
- This week, Swalwell resigned from Congress and ended his California governor bid, and Fox News reports the Justice Department, Los Angeles prosecutors, and the Manhattan district attorney are investigating allegations from at least five women that include drugging and rape, which he denies.