Eric Swalwell’s Continued Snapchat Engagement with Former Staffers Sparks Discussion

Eric Swalwell, the former Congressman whose political career ended in controversy, continues to utilize Snapchat for private conversations, despite the app’s role in his downfall.

This information was highlighted on Friday in a New York Times report that explored Swalwell’s ongoing engagement with social media.

“Mr. Swalwell remains active on Snapchat, even as recently as this week,” the Times reported. “He directly communicated with a former intern on the platform, questioning her about why she saved a screenshot of their conversation history.”

The Times received this information through shared images, clarifying that the recent messages were not of a sexual nature.

Swalwell has been accused by at least six women, either publicly or anonymously, of various forms of misconduct. Allegations include sexual assault, inappropriate workplace behavior, and unsolicited explicit communications, with some claims involving Snapchat exchanges containing sexual messages and explicit photos.

A key accusation comes from a former staff member who was 21 at the time, alleging misconduct during her time working closely with Swalwell, then a 38-year-old Congressman.

She said she helped plan events, arranged his travel, and drove him around his district, and that he increasingly brought her into his political orbit by praising her work, including meetings with political figures.

According to her account, the professional relationship shifted into private messaging on Snapchat, where she alleges Swalwell began sending sexual comments and explicit images, including photos of himself. 

She also said he asked her to send nude photos of herself, which she did, describing the attention as flattering but also unsettling given the power dynamic.

The woman’s mother later told CNN that her daughter mentioned Snapchat communication with Swalwell, which she and her husband found inappropriate, though the mother said she was not initially told the exchanges were sexual in nature. 

Because Snapchat messages are automatically deleted, the former staffer said she had no screenshots or records of the conversations.

Some people view Snapchat as a “red flag” because its disappearing messages are often associated with secrecy and deceptive behavior, earning it a reputation among some as “the cheating app.”

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In describing the dynamic, the former staffer told the New York Times, “There was Eric the Snapchatting guy, and then there was Eric my boss. It was like two different people completely.”

Other women have also made allegations ranging from claims of non-consensual physical contact to sexual assault accusations, including claims involving intoxication and alleged drug-facilitated encounters.

Swalwell has denied all allegations and has not been charged in connection with any of the claims.

Separately, Swalwell is also facing questions over campaign spending, including reported expenditures despite no active campaign, with filings listing travel, lodging, meals, alcohol and childcare-related costs.