Members of senior staff from Rep. Eric Swalwell's 14th Congressional District office and his California gubernatorial campaign have released a statement supporting the women accusing him of various levels of misconduct, including sexual assault. The statement criticizes the behavior described as "abhorrent" and "betraying the trust of all Californians". In a video posted online, Swallwell denied the allegations but apologized to his wife. The staff members remain in their roles in the interim, stating they have obligations to their colleagues and their constituents.