Gavin Newsom has broken his silence on the rape and sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell.

Just hours before the embattled congressman pulled his campaign for governor, Newsom said: “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously.”

The office failed to answer a question on whether he thinks Swalwell should resign from Congress or face an investigation.

Last Friday, four women accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct, including alleged rape. His behavior allegedly included sending unsolicited nudes and intercourse under questionable circumstances. Swalwell continues to adamantly deny the accusations.

As soon as the reports surfaced, elected officials and others were quick to act.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a powerhouse in California politics, said she called Swalwell and told him to drop out. Pelosi also called for an investigation.

Multiple Democratic candidates for governor also blasted Swalwell, with some of them even explicitly stating that he should lose his job.

“Eric Swalwell must immediately suspend his campaign and resign from Congress,” said Ian Calderon, a candidate that had dropped out of the race to support Swalwell.

“California deserves leaders who uphold the highest standards of integrity, moral responsibility and ethical conduct.”

Major labor unions and advocacy organizations also moved to withdraw their endorsements, and key Congress members that helped build Swalwell’s campaign — such as U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez — backed out and said Swalwell should leave the gubernatorial race.

Swalwell’s job is already in jeopardy as some members move to expel him.

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