Eric Swalwell faces assault claims

The allegations have triggered a swift political fallout, with prominent Democratic supporters and allies withdrawing their endorsements from Swalwell's campaign.

In Washington, Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna has announced plans to force a House floor vote next week to expel Swalwell from Congress.

Swalwell maintains that the accusations are politically motivated and has vowed to fight them with 'everything.' The controversy has also raised questions about the vetting processes within the Democratic Party as the gubernatorial primary approaches.