He was worthless, not important. Sexual predator and probable Chinese spy.

https://shiftnews.com/article/de0d189a-cbbb-461b-ba50-8351cd9c0f19?category=News

On Capitol Hill, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield' Persists
Original Story by The New York Times

Jillian McLaughlin worked for Eric Swalwell as his driver and assistant for a year. She was uncomfortable with some aspects of the job, including the fact that he invited her to spend a weekend with him in Miami and asked her to join in when he was out drinking with colleagues. She never had a physical relationship with him, but the experience soured her on Washington and she left for good.

Jillian McLaughlin felt trapped in her role as a driver and assistant for former Representative Eric Swalwell, expressing her frustrations in a journal entry from

She initially got the job after a weekend assignment driving Swalwell to the Super Bowl, which led to a full-time position in Washington, D.C.

While working closely with Swalwell, McLaughlin found herself uncomfortable with certain aspects of the job, including invitations to social events and late-night texts from him.

Despite never having a physical relationship with Swalwell, the experience left her disillusioned with the culture on Capitol Hill, prompting her to leave her position.

McLaughlin described the environment as toxic for young women, highlighting a lack of support and accountability among members of Congress.

She noted that Swalwell's behavior, while extreme, was not uncommon in the political sphere, where boundary issues often arise due to power dynamics and alcohol.

Ultimately, her experience reflects broader concerns about the treatment of women in politics and the need for systemic change in the workplace.