Outrageous amount in alcohol deliveries Eric Swalwell billed to campaign

Published: 02:56, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 03:18, 20 April 2026 Ex-congressman Eric Swalwell spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds on alcohol and several trips to Las Vegas. Swalwell, who is accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women, made over 100 different purchases through the former alcohol delivery company Drizly over a four-year period, which began in 2020, according to federal campaign disclosures, cited by the New York Post. Despite that timeframe, the Federal Election Commission reported that the California Democrat was responsible for about 25 percent of all political spending with the delivery company since 2019. Swalwell racked up a bill of approximately $6,100, according to campaign records. Some of those purchases coincided with periods when he took multiple trips to Las Vegas. In July of 2021, the ex-congressman spent thousands while visiting a five-star hotel called the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Swalwell reportedly visited the hotel and casino three times during a 10-day trip. Coincidentally, during that trip, he used Drizly on several occasions in addition to charging his campaign nearly $600 for two steakhouse dinners. Eric Swalwell, pictured above in January, spent approximately $6,100, on 100 different purchases through the former alcohol delivery company Drizly Swalwell was accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women and has staunchly denied said claims. He's pictured above with his wife, Brittany Watts, in 2022  According to the Post, his trip cost more than $3,100. Even after Drizly's shutdown in 2024, Swalwell’s congressional campaigns used Uber Eats more than 220 times, racking up a bill of more than $19,000. However, the charges do not specify whether the deliveries were alcohol or food. The findings come shortly after it was discovered on Wednesday that Swalwell kept spending heavily from his campaign war chest after exiting the California governor’s race. A filing from the Federal Election Commission revealed 'Swalwell for Congress' forked out $76,900 in the first three months of the year, despite the decision to drop out of the race in November. The 135-page filing, seen by the Daily Mail, details multiple expenses from Swalwell's campaign between January 1 and March 31. There were multiple receipts made out to his Brazilian nanny, Amanda Barbosa, who received thousands of dollars in campaign finance funds in the first quarter of 2026. FEC records previously reviewed by the Daily Mail indicated that Barbosa received $46,930 in funds in 2022. One of the at least five women who have accused Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct breaks down in tears as she speaks out publicly against the now-disgraced former congressman NOTUS estimated a total of $72,000 on childcare expenses throughout 2025, paid by Swalwell's campaign. Swalwell and his wife, Brittany Watts, are being investigated for employing Barbosa after her temporary work authorization allegedly expired. The filing also includes over 80 pages of charges exclusively for Uber and Uber Eats. He also paid $637 to Cook Construction LLC on March 18 for internet and television services. There are multiple charges for Google LLC, Zoom, Apple, and other internet services. Swalwell's congressional campaign also paid thousands to various airlines for flights. Some of the more random charges in the FEC filing include a $273 charge to See's Candles for gifts and a $186 charge to a shop in Salt Lake City called Spoonful of Comfort that sends care packages of chicken noodle soup. According to the FEC, campaign funds can be used after an election for 'winding down costs,' including moving expenses, gifts, and charitable donations. Campaign funds may also be used for childcare expenses if a candidate is actively running for office. Swalwell (pictured earlier this month) in a newly-unearthed video partying onboard a yacht in a bathrobe Swalwell's political career came crashing down last week when multiple women detailed alleged horrific encounters with the Democrat politician. A former model and fashion software company owner, Lonna Drewes, accused Swalwell of rape in a news conference on Tuesday. After the news broke, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement that its Special Victims Bureau would be investigating the matter. Swalwell has denied the allegations against him. He apologized in a statement for 'mistakes in judgment' from his past, but vowed to fight the claims against him. His colleagues have come out in support of the alleged victims, including his former ally, Senator Ruben Gallego. 'Eric Swalwell lied to all of us. He lied to the most powerful people in this country, and they trusted him,' Gallego told reporters, adding, 'That clouded my judgment.' 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