Rosie O'Donnell has publicly shared her emotional response to the sexual misconduct allegations against former Congressman Eric Swalwell, expressing disappointment after previously supporting him. In a TikTok video, she reflected on her personal connection to Swalwell, mentioning her donations and admiration for his family, and contrasted the situation with her past feelings about Bill Clinton, saying 'men suck.' O'Donnell emphasized her disillusionment with public figures, citing issues like impulsiveness, addiction, and privilege as reasons she no longer trusts anyone.

Swalwell announced the suspension of his gubernatorial campaign and subsequent resignation from Congress amid multiple allegations, including drugging and raping a woman and sexually assaulting staffers—all of which he denies. O'Donnell's emotional comments follow her recent return to Ireland, where she has been living since fleeing the U.S. after Trump's election. She shared her experiences of visiting her family covertly to gauge safety and expressed her disillusionment with political figures, reflecting a broader sense of betrayal and disillusionment in her commentary.