Kevin McCarthy, Willie Brown say Swalwell allegations not unexpected

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Monday, April 13, 2026 8:56PM
Kevin McCarthy, Willie Brown say Swalwell allegations not unexpected

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Following sexual assault allegations that have forced Rep. Eric Swalwell to suspend his campaign for California governor, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown have said the allegations were not unexpected. "Every member in Congress knows not to let any young staffer around Swalwell or Matt Gaetz, it's not a secret there," McCarthy said on ABC's "This Week."

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