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Porter Faces Criticism for Swalwell Endorsement Amid Assault Allegations

4/13/2026

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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon criticized California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter for endorsing amid sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Swalwell suspended his campaign after four women accused him of assault.
Porter, once noted for aggressive interviews, faces abusive conduct allegations from her ex-husband, Matthew Hoffman.
Hoffman said she verbally abused him, threw objects, and restricted his phone access, calling him "too f–king dumb" to use one.

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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon criticized California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter for endorsing amid sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Swalwell suspended his campaign after four women accused him of assault.
Porter, once noted for aggressive interviews, faces abusive conduct allegations from her ex-husband, Matthew Hoffman.
Hoffman said she verbally abused him, threw objects, and restricted his phone access, calling him "too f–king dumb" to use one.