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According to Hunt, the allegations center around private communications, including “DMs [direct messages] and Snapchat messages,” and span a wide spectrum of behavior. She stated the claims range “from uncomfortable comments to potentially criminal conduct,” suggesting the situation could escalate quickly depending on what evidence emerges.
Hunt further alleged that Swalwell’s behavior followed a troubling pattern, claiming he targeted “employees, interns, and fans” while presenting himself “as a mentor just to exploit that power.” These accusations, if substantiated, would raise serious ethical and legal concerns about abuse of authority within political circles.
As of now, Swalwell’s office has not issued a response to media inquiries regarding the claims, leaving many questions unanswered as speculation grows.
Hunt emphasized that her decision to go public was driven in part by a desire to support other women who may have had similar experiences. “Other women needed to know that they were not alone and that someone had their backs if they came forward. After I spoke about my friend’s experience, many brave women came forward and shared their stories with me,” she added.
The women preparing to accuse Swalwell—who is married with three children—are reportedly taking careful legal steps before going public. Hunt said they have “secured pro bono legal representation” and are “in the process of sharing information with reporters and ensuring that they are physically and legally safe.”
“That process takes time,” she noted, signaling that additional developments could surface in the coming weeks.
The controversy gained further traction after Hunt posted a video on Instagram on March 31, where she alleged that Swalwell “has a known history of being predatory towards women.” The video quickly circulated online, fueling debate across political and media circles.
“And while it may be seen as politically expedient to sweep this under the rug, it is the wrong thing to do and we know it,” she said in the video. “I worked on the Hill, I know many women who still do and this message that I received yesterday is not unique.”
In the same video, Hunt displayed a message she said was sent by another woman, claiming: “You know Eric Swalwell has slept with many of his interns and makes them all sign NDAs [non-disclosure agreements] so they don’t speak up, right? And when I was 19 he tried hitting on me and sliding into my DMs.”
Hunt also underscored the legal risk she is taking by speaking publicly. “I am an attorney. I am well aware of the risk I am taking by speaking out publicly and that fact that if I were to lie about a powerful public figure on a platform of my size, I could easily be subject to a defamation lawsuit,” she wrote in a follow-up post.
She further claimed that Swalwell’s team is aware of her statements but has not responded with legal action. According to Hunt, she has not “been served with legal paperwork” nor received a “cease and desist,” a detail she suggests may be telling.
Meanwhile, the political stakes remain high. Swalwell, who has served in Congress since 2013, officially launched his gubernatorial campaign in November 2025 during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Early polling indicates he is a significant contender, with an Emerson College survey released March 11 showing him leading the crowded field with 17%.
Hunt made clear that her stance is not rooted in partisan politics, but in accountability. “The truth is an absolute defense and they know that,” she wrote. “Having this conversation publicly makes me a liability. But I do not believe in holding republicans to a different standard than we are willing to uphold ourselves. No more predators in power, from either party, period.”
For context, Hunt previously ran for Congress in California’s 45th District in 2024, finishing fourth in the all-party primary with just over 8% of the vote. At 26, she had aimed to become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.
As this story continues to develop, the spotlight will remain firmly fixed on both the allegations and the political fallout. Whether these claims ultimately reshape the race—or fade amid the noise of a contentious election cycle—may depend on what evidence surfaces next.
