Mega Edition: Eric Swalwell Didn’t Advocate for Epstein Survivors—He Used Them As Props (7/9/26)

About This Episode

The controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell centers on a stark clash between the moral image he built and the allegations that later emerged against him. For years, he positioned himself as a vocal advocate against abuse of power, especially in the wake of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, aligning himself publicly with survivors and presenting himself as a champion of accountability. That image was reinforced through high-profile gestures, including bringing survivor Theresa Helm to the State of the U