Eric Swalwell’s Chief of Staff Gives Stinging Nine-Word Message amid Rape Scandal
The former chief of staff to Eric Swalwell responded to the rape allegations against his former boss with a brutal rebuke about how no one is working for the congressman anymore.
Benjamin Burnett replied to a request for comment from the Hill about the swarm of sexual abuse and sexual misconduct allegations against the embattled former congressman.
“As of 2 PM (ET) today neither Cassie [Baloue] nor I work for or report to the former Congressman,” the post on X read.
In response to @thehill's inquiries about sexual misconduct allegations against @RepSwalwell, his (now former) chief of staff says Swalwell "rightfully has no one working for him anymore"⬇️ pic.twitter.com/WEtjB9yOXE
— Ella Lee (@ByEllaLee) April 14, 2026
“We will not be commenting on his behalf, relaying your request to him, or contact/coordinating with him in anyway.”
The message added, “He rightfully has no one working for him anymore.”
The comment came just hours after another alleged victim came forward with accusations on Tuesday of horrific claims that the married congressman drugged and raped her in a hotel room in 2018. (Read more from “Eric Swalwell’s Chief of Staff Gives Stinging Nine-Word Message amid Rape Scandal” HERE)
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