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T.J. Holmes
Hey there folks. It is Monday, April 13, and a breaking story that we saw coming for the past several days. Eric Swalwell has dropped out of the race for California governor. And with that, welcome to this episode of Amy and TJ Robes dropped out because of serious allegations, including a rape allegation. Burn ropes. It's important and we'll get into. Dropped out of the race, did not resign from Congress. We'll get into all of that. But this is news. He didn't have any other choice today.
Amy Robach
No. There was not one ounce of support from anyone coming from anywhere. And the calls were coming from his own party, from the highest echelons, asking him, telling him, urging him to drop out of the governor's race. But it's interesting because just by dropping out of the governor's race, that doesn't end his problems. In fact, so many are just beginning. As you mentioned, he's facing a criminal investigation here in Manhattan. Patton, we'll get into how some California D A is now saying they're looking into possible charges, a Department of Homeland Security probe and an expulsion vote in Congress because as you point out, yes, he is still a sitting member of Congress. His term does not end until January of 2027.
T.J. Holmes
Most populous state in the U.S. right? California.
Amy Robach
Yes.
T.J. Holmes
This is a big deal that we have. No, it's happening in a state. No, it's happening out there. It's in California. This is obviously one of the most influential places in all of the country. And Robes, when you have a guy to, in some context, if you he's not a household name, he is almost a household face. And robes, when you this is going to have ripple effects because this is the guy who's possibly this state has been in Democratic hands for a while with Newsom, who is one of the most prominent governors in the country right now.
Amy Robach
Yes, Governor Newsom, who is stepping down. Most people believe to run for president in this next presidential election. And so Eric Swalwell was the leading Democrat in the run to replace Newsom. There were I believe eight Democrats running right now in this primary election. Voting begins in just a matter of weeks and the primary is being held on June 2nd. But yes he was the top Democrat, the largest name of the bunch and
T.J. Holmes
you said so many Democrats are running but he was starting to as of late recent weeks pull in that traditional mainstream or base of support from the Democratic Party. He was making his way and a lot of people were fearful that they were going to lose the state house in California because the top two vote getters are the ones who are going to move on to face each other in the election later this year. And Rose right now the top two polling are Republicans. He was the one making his way up who was the Democrats big hope for holding on. So Rose this isn't just some candidate dropped out. I was trying to put that in context. This is a big deal.
Amy Robach
This may end almost well I shouldn't say assuredly but this may end any hope of retaining the governorship there for Democrats in the state of California. This pretty much ended their hope of doing that. He was their hope. I don't know if anyone in a matter of weeks could possibly emerge as another big enough name someone who carries enough weight to take on these two Republicans who are leading right now again
T.J. Holmes
Ro like you said they're all trying. He said I don't know if anybody can but it's so many of them that are splitting all that support and right now again the top two vote getters are the Republicans. At least it comes to polling. Rose, you listed all these things. He's facing a criminal investigation, possible expulsion. He is facing another criminal investigation. You talked about you'll hit on in California as well Rosie talking about all and he's now lost the chance to
Amy Robach
become governor of and the DHS probe too.
T.J. Holmes
There's a DHS pro you named all of those things happening at the top of the list outside of the headline should be his family. This dude all you listed a hell of a week he has and even life ahead but robes right now all that coming at him his priority he's got young kids he's got a wife who's got a family that is pissed right now. He's trying I don't know how he's managing all of that which is right now has to be most important.
Amy Robach
I I cannot imagine and most people say wah wah wah this was all his doing but my Goodness, yes. We forget about the human element that's going on right now. The fact that Eric, I can never say his name, Eric Swalwell is a husband, he is a father of three. And I think we talked yesterday, the fact that, you know, he's a son, he's a son in law, he's a brother, you know, he is so many things to so many people and everyone in that family is reeling with this. I mean, just imagine I was actually on his, his X page and on his social media and it still says he's running for governor even though the statement is there. And you just think about, my God, oh, on Thursday, just a few days ago, he could never imagine this was his Monday where all of this now is piling on top of him. We should probably just read his statement that he put out on X. Late yesterday, we woke up to the news where he said, I am suspending my campaign for governor. To my family, staff, friends and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes and judgments I've made in my past. I will fight the serious false allegations that have been made, but that is my fight, not a campaigns. And of note, he said he put his family first to my family, staff,
T.J. Holmes
friends and supporters and that's the right thing to do right now. Everybody saw this obviously coming. He said he was going to take the weekend, spend time with friends and family and figure this out. But the statement now is an acknowledgment of some poor behavior, not necessarily saying which of it that we're talking about in that behavior. And he has to be very careful about that, I guess. Now, Ro, because now you're talking about a criminal investigation. He is being investigated for a serious violent crime. Rape.
Amy Robach
That's right. The Manhattan District Attorney's office this weekend announced it was officially launching, launching an investigation into a rape, into a sexual assault. This occurred, according to the victim, in 2024 in a new York City hotel room. And look, the DA in Manhattan even put out a statement which was pretty, pretty interesting, asking any other survivors or anyone else with knowledge about these allegations or other conduct like that to contact their Special Victims Unit to basically join with this young woman in any incident they may have experienced that was they literally threw out a net for other potential victims of Swalwell's. And then in California, the Alameda County District Attorney's office says they are now evaluating whether any alleged criminal conduct occurred within the Bay Area because this same young woman claimed something happened to her as well. A sexual assault happened to her in 2019 in California.
T.J. Holmes
That's the one. Right? She's. She says they were out drinking heavily. She doesn't remember how she got from the bar to waking up the next morning naked in bed with him. That is her story, at least about that incident. She says she remembers nothing after the bar and wakes up with him. So what that suggests. I don't think that's the one where she's oh, you please remind me. I know the other incident. She's saying he raped me. But how is she describing this one as an assault that night as well?
Amy Robach
Yes, it was non consensual sex is how she describes it because she did not give her consent. She could not give her consent. And she has text saying I do not remember last night. So we don't know. And the D A out in California isn't saying whether or not they believe this rises to the level. But the Manhattan DA the incident that occurred, according to her in 2024 is now officially investigating that incident where she claims she does have a flash of memory of saying no and trying to
T.J. Holmes
push him off her and robes. Congress is back in session today. No word on. Is he going to show up to work? I would have a hard time believing that. But Congress is back in session today and everyone, they have an exact number. I think it's 21. Every single person in Congress that endorsed him pulled their endorsement like they were all chomping at the bit to put out statements to say we got nothing to do with this guy. You mentioned as well, his staff continues to work for his office. But they also put out a pretty extraordinary statement said we got nothing to do with the guy that we technically still work for.
Amy Robach
Yeah, I think it was 50 plus senior staff of Swalwell's from his congressional staff to his gubernatorial campaign staff join forces, put out this pretty. Yes. Remarkable statement where they said, we stand with our former colleague. We urge you to stand with her as well. Well, it was. Well, they didn't mince words.
T.J. Holmes
Yeah, I, I loved how they did say we are working for this district. We want you to know that this guy you voted for obviously isn't putting you first right now. And he can't. I thought, I thought that was just a nice touch that they were saying they were representing the district as a whole. I thought that was, that was nice.
Amy Robach
It was well done. But also very telling in terms of where they stood on the subject. And that has been the case with just about. Well, not just about with every single person who has spoken up. They have spoken out against him. And the allegations being made. And in fact Republican from Florida Anna Paulina Luna, she had said over the weekend that she is going to bring a motion to the House to expel Swalwell. It would need 2/3 vote in favor to pass, but we've already heard from several, several House members who have signaled that yes, they would be open to expelling Swalwell. They also included Tony Gonzalez out of Texas for his sexual misconduct allegations as well. They likely will bring that vote on both of those congressmen, which is pretty remarkable.
T.J. Holmes
Um, we shall see if they go through with it. There's reason, folks, that a lot of folks are necessarily optimistic about the idea of members of Congress being expelled because of their behavior. You know why? It's a numbers game and it's a midterm year. We'll explain to you why Swalwell's expulsion could set off a whole string of events. Stay here
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Amy Robach
Welcome back everyone, to this episode of Amy and TJ where the fallout continues for Representative Eric Swalwell, a congressman out of California who was the top Democrat making a run for governor there in California. He has officially dropped out, making the announcement late yesterday on X. But he is facing a whole other slew of issues from a criminal investigation in Manhattan, a potential one brewing in California. And we mentioned a DHS investigation.
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Amy Robach
The U.S. department of Homeland Security has announced that it is investigating allegations that Eric Swalwell kept his Brazilian nanny in the States well after her visa expired. And here is what they said. They say the agency has been collecting information on allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell's hiring of a Brazilian national as a nanny without lawful work authorization. No one is above the law, including a member of Congress. These allegations are serious. US CIS has referred this matter to DHS law enforcement for investigation.
T.J. Holmes
It just keeps coming. I mean, it just won't stop coming from this guy who last Thursday was making headway in the race for California. Last Thursday. It's Monday. He didn't just lose the race. He's about to possibly lose his family, lose his freedom, about to lose his job. Sweetheart, this is stunning. Now, is it possible that none of this is true? Is it possible that he is not guilty of criminal behavior if he's possibly guilty of some behaving very badly when it comes to his job and relationships?
Amy Robach
The problem for Eric Swalwell it isn't just a he said, she said with this one young former staffer coming forward, talking to initially the San Francisco Chronicle and then cnn. But you also have three other women who spoke out saying they were sexually harassed by him. One said he kissed her in public without her consent. Two others said he sent them unsolicited photos and videos of his penis. So look, and now we have the Manhattan D A throwing out a net for other women potentially to come forward as well. So this has the possibility of even getting bigger. So it isn't just one voice, it's multiple voices. And that's a big problem for Eric Swalwell.
T.J. Holmes
Well, problem for a problem possibly for Congress. Now, Democrats, yes, you bring up an expulsion right now on Monday, the morning that all of this goes down. Robed. It's fresh on people's minds. Of course he should be kicked out of Congress is what a lot of at least Americans might say right now. It might not be what members of Congress say. You all and everybody well understands. Robes, how tight the margins are, how tight things are in Congress. I think the last special election ended up things are 217 to 214. Republicans have a very small margin. If you kick him out, that's one more vote less for Democrats. So what are Democrats gonna do? They're gonna try to even things up. Robes and try to then go after. They've already said, Tony Gonzalez, who made all kinds of headlines because he had an affair with a staffer who then turned around and killed herself by setting herself on fire.
Amy Robach
Yes.
T.J. Holmes
And they haven't moved to expel that guy.
Amy Robach
Yes. And it's a clear violation. And he has ultimately admitted it. He denied it for a very, very, very long time. He finally admitted to that affair, apologizing to his wife. But that is a clear violation of his congressional duties.
T.J. Holmes
Yes. So tit for tat is going to get possibly set off ropes in Congress. The thing is about the expulsion now of Eric Swalwell, who is going to vote to keep him in, in a midterm election year, who is going to go before their voters and said, yep, that guy who at that point might be charged with rape, say, yeah, I voted to keep him as a member of the US House of Representatives.
Amy Robach
You're going to lose your female constituents. You are going to lose, and I shouldn't say just women, but a lot of women, and sure, some men as well. But you are. You are really putting your reelection in jeopardy.
T.J. Holmes
Okay, so kick him out. Kick out Gonzalez. What's gonna happen then? They're gonna come back and go after another member of each party. You got a Florida congressman who is in another, I think a sex scandal. Can't remember his name. But then you have. I can't remember where she's from either. The Democrat who is facing like millions of dollars, like federal charges.
Amy Robach
Fraud charges.
T.J. Holmes
Fraud charges. She has been testifying, she's been brought before Ethics committee there. Are they gonna go after her? So they are very hesitant robes and it, it actually makes sense. Hesitant to kick out members of Congress of that house because the people voted them in. If the people want to vote them out, let their own constituents do. So that kind of makes sense.
Amy Robach
It does. And once you start down this.
T.J. Holmes
Yeah.
Amy Robach
Slope as you just detailed, it is a very slippery one. So to think that Swalwell will be out in January regardless, his term ends. They wouldn't have to do anything. You're. It's a matter of tolerating him now
T.J. Holmes
for a matter of months and tolerating him because we want his vote.
Amy Robach
You're gonna correct.
T.J. Holmes
They're gonna have to say that as well. And that's not a good look either.
Amy Robach
It will be interesting to see how each member of Congress chooses to proceed. And they know the voters are watching. And so with that, we will too, of course. Thank you for listening to us. We appreciate you as always. I'm Amy Robach alongside T.J. holmes. We will talk to you very soon.
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Amy Robach
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Podcast: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present
Episode: NEW: Leading Democrat Drops Out Of Race For CA Gov Amid Rape Investigation
Air Date: April 13, 2026
Hosts: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes
This episode centers on the political and legal crisis surrounding Eric Swalwell, a prominent Democratic Congressman and gubernatorial candidate for California, who abruptly dropped out of the governor’s race amid a high-profile rape investigation and a widening series of related scandals. Robach and Holmes provide context, discuss the immediate fallout for California politics, explore reactions from both parties, and examine the broader implications for Congress.
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Details of Allegations:
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Expulsion Efforts & Congressional Politics:
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Family and Human Dimension:
The hosts maintain a serious, news-driven tone while incorporating points of empathy—especially regarding the human fallout for Swalwell’s family—and an analytical perspective on the political and procedural consequences. Their language is candid, direct, and conversational, reflecting both journalistic clarity and a sense of urgency.
This high-stakes episode breaks down not only Eric Swalwell’s personal and political downfall but also underscores the severe, possibly cascading consequences for both California’s Democratic Party and the balance of power in Congress. Robach and Holmes emphasize the story’s many layers—legal, personal, and political—as they unfold in real time, leaving listeners with critical questions about accountability and the stability of the current political landscape.