Report: Democrat Eric Swalwell Burned $75,000 of Defunct Campaign’s Money on Hotels, Food, and Uber Rides

Former U.S. representative Eric Swalwell (D) apparently spent a mountain of cash from his congressional campaign on hotels, food, alcohol, and babysitters even though he stepped out of the race months ago, the news coming after several women accused have him of sexual assault.

In the first quarter of the year, the democrat spent over $75,000 from his congressional campaign, the New York Post reported Saturday, citing FEC filings.

Swalwell announced in November that he was ending his reelection bid for congress to run for California governor instead.

“Under campaign finance laws, the money raised prior to an abandoned bid can only be spent on limited uses — such as winding down office expenses, contributing to other candidates, and donating to charity,” the Post article read.

However, he reportedly spent thousands on hotels, food, drinks, Uber and Lyft rides, and airfare.

“Meanwhile, the embattled lefty politician paid $5,091 for childcare