3 things to know about the latest allegations against Eric Swalwell
1. Swalwell reportedly charged alcohol deliveries to his campaign fund
Citing federal campaign disclosures, The New York Post reported Sunday that Swalwell’s donor-funded congressional campaigns recorded more than 100 separate charges with Drizly over a four-year period starting in 2020. Drizly is a now-defunct alcohol delivery company that has since merged with Uber Eats.
Swalwell also reportedly visited Las Vegas in the summer of 2021, where he made several Drizly purchases and billed his campaign for restaurant charges, the New York Post reported. The total cost of the former congressman’s time in Las Vegas reportedly exceeded $3,100.
After Uber Eats took over Drizly in 2024, records reportedly show that Swalwell’s congressional campaigns used the Uber app more than 220 times, totaling more than $19,000. The charges do not specify whether the purchases were for food or alcohol.
While the rules surrounding campaign spending can be complex, Swalwell’s former chief of staff, Alex Evans, told the Post that this type of spending “might not be the best use of donor money.”
“He knew exactly what he was doing,” Evans said.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
