Swalwell rocked by assault scandal as Democrats scramble to cover up shocking accusations

Eric Swalwell, that darling of the California left, finds himself smack in the middle of a scandal tonight. For years, Democrats beat everyone over the head with slogans about “believing survivors.” But when one of their own faces real accusations, suddenly they want to change the rules. Swalwell stands accused by several women—one a former staffer—that he assaulted them while they were vulnerable. Instead of showing even a hint of humility, he comes out swinging, spouting denials left and right.

Here’s what’s really laughable: after denying everything with the arrogance we’ve come to expect from the liberal elite, Swalwell goes on to “apologize” to his wife for making unspecified mistakes in the past. No details, no real accountability, just vague language. Somehow, that passes for contrition in Democrat circles. They think the American people can’t see straight through their tricks.

This is textbook leftist hypocrisy. They pounce whenever a Republican faces accusations, hounding them out of office, ruining reputations, demanding resignations. But when an establishment Democrat like Swalwell gets caught, they circle the wagons. Where are the CNN anchors breathlessly demanding action? Where are the screaming calls for “zero tolerance” now? Instead, we get silence—or worse, excuses.

Let’s not forget who Swalwell really is. This is the same guy who cozied up to alleged Chinese spies and still acts like he owns the moral high ground. The globalist crowd in California loves him because he carries their anti-American message in his back pocket. But when the tables turn, and victims come forward, he gets a free pass from his own party. Why? Because defending the narrative is always more important than real justice to these people.

Will Democrats finally live by the standards they’ve tried to force on everyone else? Or will they let Swalwell play the victim and sweep credible claims under the rug? Don’t count on it—liberal double standards are the only thing you can count on in California politics.

Source: Redstate