Congressman Eric Swalwell issued an apology to his wife, Brittany Watts, after he was accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
“I do not suggest to you in any way that I’m perfect or I’m a saint,” Swalwell said in a social media video shared in April 2026, addressing the claims. “I have certainly made mistakes and judgment in my past, but those mistakes are between me and my wife.”
He continued, “To her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position.”
Several hours earlier, four women — including one of Swalwell’s former staffers — accused the politician of sexual misconduct, sexual...
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