Federal agents seized electronic devices from former California Representative Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday as part of a federal criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Agents presented Swalwell with a search warrant upon his arrival and took his cellphone and other electronic devices. Reports indicate that Swalwell was cooperative with investigators.
The investigation continued on Sunday, with federal agents executing additional search warrants at Swalwell's residence in Washington, D.C., where they seized further potential evidence. Swalwell, 45, had traveled from Washington to California, and neither he nor his wife was present at their Washington home when agents arrived.
The federal investigation follows multiple allegations against Swalwell, including claims of sexual assault from at least four women. One former staffer has alleged that Swalwell raped her on two occasions in 2019 and 2024. These allegations have led to investigations by both the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Two women who have made allegations against Swalwell have stated they spoke with the FBI. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April after detailing the allegations. His resignation impacted the California governor's race, with Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra rising in the polls as a result.
The searches conducted over the weekend mark a significant escalation in the investigation, although it remains unclear what specific evidence investigators are seeking or whether Swalwell is the target of the investigation.
Additionally, the White House recently declassified and released documents related to Swalwell's past association with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy, although Swalwell was never charged with a crime related to that investigation.