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Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

Video Eric Swalwell faces multiple probes as Democrats demand action ‘The Big Weekend Show’ co-hosts discuss growing calls for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., to drop out of the California gubernatorial race as new allegations of misconduct surface.

Rep. Eric Swalwell said he is suspending his campaign for California governor, citing personal issues and ongoing allegations in a statement posted on X.

"I am suspending my campaign for Governor," Swalwell wrote. "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.

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"I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s," he added.

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The decision comes as pressure mounted over sexual assault allegations, with lawmakers from both parties calling on him to drop out of the race and resign from Congress.

Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.

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