California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has been kicked out of the Beverly Hills mansion where he was holed up after sexual assault allegations destroyed his campaign for governor — and the billionaire donor who put him up now wants his $1 million back.
Swalwell had been staying at the home of Democratic megadonor Stephen Cloobeck when he filmed a video Friday denying the allegations against him.
Hours before Swalwell officially suspended his gubernatorial campaign Sunday night, Cloobeck cut ties with the congressman in a blunt interview with the New York Post.
“I am no longer supporting Eric,” Cloobeck told the Post. “F**king tell everyone I’m a libertarian. F**k the Democrat Party. I’m a libertarian now.”
Cloobeck said Swalwell was evicted from his mansion, and said he would consult his attorney to see if he could get back the $1 million he had funneled to an independent committee supporting the campaign.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a former staffer alleged Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two occasions when she was too intoxicated to consent — once in 2019 and again in 2024. CNN followed with reports from three additional women alleging sexual misconduct, including unsolicited explicit photos.
In his Friday denial video, Swalwell said, “These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. I do not suggest to you in any way that I am perfect or that I am a saint. I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past, but those mistakes are between me and my wife, and to her I apologize deeply for putting her in this position.”
By Sunday night, the damage was done. Swalwell posted his suspension announcement on X.
Take a look –
I am suspending my campaign for Governor.
To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.
I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s.
— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) April 13, 2026
The total collapse of Swalwell’s campaign for governor over the weekend was swift.
All 21 House and Senate Democrats who had endorsed him rescinded their support within 24 hours. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi both called for him to exit the race. Sen. Adam Schiff withdrew his endorsement and said Swalwell should step aside.
More than 50 former congressional and campaign staffers signed a public letter urging him to quit the race and resign his House seat.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has opened a criminal investigation into the New York allegations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has announced she will force a vote to expel Swalwell from Congress when the House returns to session this week.
Swalwell, who was not seeking re-election to his House seat, has given no indication he plans to resign from Congress. Because the state filing deadline has passed, his name will still appear on California’s June 2 primary ballot.