Senate Minority Leader Schumer Avoids Comment on Allegations Against Senator Gallego

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer did not comment on allegations involving Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, who reportedly engaged in sexual relationships with two House staffers. The New York Post reported that these relationships occurred while Gallego was unmarried and did not involve staffers from his own office. Schumer instead focused on his upcoming speech regarding President Donald Trump's address on foreign interference in the 2020 election. Gallego acknowledged the relationships and stated he would not engage in gossip when questioned by reporters. His office did not provide immediate comments on the matter. The allegations come amid scrutiny of Gallego's ties to former Representative Eric Swalwell, who resigned earlier this year following accusations of sexual misconduct. The Senate Ethics Committee recently dismissed a probe into Gallego related to complaints of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Gallego characterized the accusations as politically motivated, while Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who filed the complaint, called for his resignation.