By Olivia Rondeau | Breitbart News
Stephen Cloobeck, the billionaire and former California governor hopeful who dropped out of the race to fund disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-CA) gubernatorial campaign, has kicked the congressman out of his mansion and reportedly wants his $1 million in donations back after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct.
While Cloobeck called Swalwell his “little brother” in a March interview with Politico and “scoffed” when previously asked by the New York Post about the lawmaker’s rumored behavior with female staffers, the timeshare mogul told the outlet on Sunday that he is cutting ties with Swalwell — and the rest of the Democratic Party.
“I am no longer supporting Eric,” the Diamond Resorts founder told the outlet. “F*cking tell everyone I’m a libertarian. F*ck you, Democrat Party. I’m a libertarian now.”
The 180-degree change in tune comes after Swalwell posted a video reportedly recorded in Cloobeck’s Beverly Hills home, defending himself from allegations of rape and sexual harassment made by former staffers and other women involved in Democrat politics on Friday:
Since four women came forward with their stories in a CNN article, over 50 former Swalwell staffers have called for his resignation, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced that they are investigating, as one of the alleged incidents took place in New York after the congressman spoke at a gala hosted there.
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