Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

Swalwell Used Social Media to Build His Career. His Accusers Used It to Warn Others.Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.Eric Swalwell in 2019, during a brief run for president. Last month, he left office after sexual misconduct allegations.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York TimesSwalwell Used Social Media to Build His Career. His Accusers Used It to Warn Others.Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.Eric Swalwell in 2019, during a brief run for president. Last month, he left office after sexual misconduct allegations.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York TimesListen · 12:14 min By Madison Malone KircherMadison Malone Kircher has reported on internet culture and social media for over a decade.May 1, 2026Eric Swalwell was once hailed as “the Snapchat king of Congress” for his prolific use of the app with disappearing messages.Mr. Swalwell had developed a reputation as a digital native, a person who seemed to have a deep understanding of how to harness the power of social media.In the end, social