Schumer dodges questions after bombshell report alleges Dem senator had relationships with House staffers
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sidestepped questions regarding allegations that Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona was involved in intimate relationships with House staffers, opting to redirect attention toward an upcoming presidential address. The New York Post reported that these relationships involved at least two staffers employed by Democratic members other than Gallego during his time as a House representative.
The staffers in question were not employed by Gallego's own office, meaning the relationships did not technically breach House regulations that prohibit such conduct only with in-office staff. Gallego himself acknowledged that his personal friendship with former Representative Eric Swalwell had influenced his objectivity regarding related controversies.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to comment on allegations that Sen. Ruben Gallego had relationships with House staffers, choosing instead to focus on upcoming political business.
- Gallego allegedly had intimate relationships with at least two Democratic House staffers outside his office during his time in the House, which does not violate House rules.