{"id":2513014,"date":"2025-11-21T01:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swalwell-announces-california-gubernatorial-bid-on-kimmel\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T01:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:01:54","slug":"swalwell-announces-california-gubernatorial-bid-on-kimmel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/swalwell-announces-california-gubernatorial-bid-on-kimmel\/","title":{"rendered":"Swalwell announces California gubernatorial bid on Kimmel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fswalwell-announces-california-gubernatorial-bid-on-kimmel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2513014&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Eric Swalwell, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump, announced his candidacy for California governor during an appearance on ABC&#8217;s &#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221; Swalwell, a Democrat from California, plans to leave his House of Representatives seat to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s position. His entry adds to a competitive Democratic field following Senator Alex Padilla&#8217;s decision not to run and former Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s withdrawal from the race. Swalwell faces scrutiny due to recent allegations of mortgage and tax fraud, which he denies, calling them <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >politically motivated attacks linked<\/a> to the Trump management.<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell, 44, has been a vocal opponent of Trump, notably serving as a manager during Trump&#8217;s second impeachment trial and leading investigations into Russian election interference.He has also been involved in a past security controversy involving a suspected Chinese spy, though he was cleared of wrongdoing. Political analysts view swalwell as a skilled candidate who coudl capitalize on the lack of a clear front-runner in the upcoming June 2026 California gubernatorial primary. His campaign will need to distinguish him from other Democrats who similarly position themselves against Trump. The primary&#8217;s top two candidates, irrespective of party, will advance to the November general election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Swalwell announces California gubernatorial bid in Kimmel appearance<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2401704\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>One of President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\"> <\/a>biggest critics in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/congress\/\">Congress<\/a> announced Thursday night that he is jumping into the crowded <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\">California<\/a> governor&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\">race<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/eric-swalwell\/\">Eric Swalwell<\/a> (D-CA) revealed his plans on ABC&rsquo;s <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/abc.com\/show\/9bfe2f4f-41ad-4492-a6dd-0b67db180543\">Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/a><\/em>, confirming his intention to leave the House of Representatives to run for Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a>&lsquo;s (D-CA) Sacramento office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3894605\/nydia-velazquez-house-2026-retirement\/\">Nydia Velazquez, first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, announces 2026 retirement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3891741\/nancy-mace-bill-strike-hemp-ban\/\">Nancy Mace files legislation to strike hemp ban tucked into funding bill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3894082\/thune-house-pushback-voting-first-russia-sanctions\/\">Thune faces House pushback to voting first on Russia sanctions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks to reporters after a campaign event on Proposition 50 in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo\/Jeff Chiu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Both Swalwell and host Kimmel have been on Trump&rsquo;s bad side for years now, something political analysts say is a badge of honor when running for office in California.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell&rsquo;s decision to run follows allegations that the seven-term House member&nbsp;committed <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3886674\/eric-swalwell-bill-pulte-doj-referral-alleged-mortgage-fraud\/\">mortgage and tax fraud<\/a>. He has denied those claims, calling them baseless and accusing the Trump&nbsp;administration of targeting him. Swalwell was a manager during Trump&rsquo;s second impeachment trial in 2021. Similar allegations have been leveled against the president&rsquo;s other perceived enemies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>News of Swalwell, 44, entering the governor&rsquo;s race comes days after&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3874902\/alex-padilla-not-running-california-governor\/\">Sen. Alex Padilla<\/a>&nbsp;(D-CA) announced he would not seek the post.&nbsp;Former Vice President&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\">Kamala Harris<\/a>&nbsp;had also signaled she was interested in taking over Newsom&rsquo;s office when he is termed out in 2026, but ultimately decided against it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"gmail-anchor-c23910\">Former Rep.&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/katie-porter\/\">Katie Porter&nbsp;<\/a>(D-CA) is considered a Democratic contender, but her popularity has taken a hit after she&nbsp;made national&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3844390\/katie-porter-opponent-viral-videos-question-fitness-lead\/\">headlines<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;nearly storming out of a CBS interview, and old footage of her berating a staffer resurfaced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think he has a shot,&rdquo;&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/polisci.columbia.edu\/content\/lincoln-mitchell\">Lincoln Mitchell<\/a>, a lecturer in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University who has written extensively on California politics, told the&nbsp;<em>Washington Examiner&nbsp;<\/em>of Swalwell&rsquo;s chances.&nbsp;&ldquo;There is no clear front-runner, and he&rsquo;s a skilled politician.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>To succeed, Swalwell will have to set himself apart from six Democrats in the race who have uniformly cast themselves as anti-Trump, Mitchell added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>California&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-supporter-leads-california-governor-race-after-porter-missteps\/\" title=\"... supporter leads ... race after Porter missteps\">gubernatorial primary isn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t until June 2, which gives hopefuls eight months to lay out policy agendas and appeal to voter concerns. The top two winners, regardless of party, will move on to the general election in November.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell, one of the most outspoken House Democrats, was raised by Republicans. Born in Sac City, Iowa, Swalwell grew up in California as the eldest of four boys. A Division 1 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/soccer\/\">soccer<\/a> scholarship allowed him to become the first in his family to go to college. At the University of Maryland, he was an intern on Capitol Hill for the late Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA). After graduating from law school, Swalwell went to work as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office, where he led the hate crimes unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Congress, Swalwell served eight years on the House Intelligence Committee, where he was the chairman and ranking member, overseeing the CIA. He helped lead the House Investigation into Russia&rsquo;s interference in the 2016 election and both impeachments of Trump.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump has referred to Swalwell as a &ldquo;nasty guy&rdquo; and &ldquo;a dog.&rdquo; In 2024,&nbsp;then-candidate Trump referred to&nbsp;Swalwell as a &ldquo;liberal Democrat who is talking to the Chinese spies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell was among several politicians contacted by a suspected Chinese intelligence <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/969431\/woman-suspected-of-being-chinese-spy-targeted-eric-swalwell-and-other-politicians\/\">operative,<\/a> Christine Fang. He cooperated fully with federal investigators and was never accused of wrongdoing. The FBI confirmed that he severed all ties with Fang immediately after receiving a &ldquo;defensive briefing&rdquo; in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Kimmel, like Swalwell, has been on the receiving end of Trump&rsquo;s anger. Most recently,&nbsp;Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3893279\/trump-revives-demands-abc-take-jimmy-kimmel-show-off-air\/\">blasted<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ignorant-ahole-hannity-blasts-kimmel-after-kimmel-mocks-jenner-interview\/\" title=\"\u2018Ignorant A**hole\u2019: Hannity Blasts ... After ... Mocks Jenner Interview\">late-night talk show host<\/a> after he claimed the president was &ldquo;bracing for Hurricane Epstein.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>During his opening monologue Wednesday night, Kimmel implied Trump would be a major player exposed in the release of documents related to disgraced New York financier<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\"> <\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are carefully following the path of Hurricane Epstein right now. It is a Category 5. It&rsquo;s expected to make landfall sometime very soon,&rdquo; Kimmel joked on his show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Trump didn&rsquo;t find it funny.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3893279\/trump-revives-demands-abc-take-jimmy-kimmel-show-off-air\/\">TRUMP REVIVES DEMANDS ABC TAKE JIMMY KIMMEL OFF THE AIR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why does ABC Fake News keep Jimmy Kimmel, a man with NO TALENT and VERY POOR TELEVISION RATINGS, on the air?&rdquo; the president posted on Truth Social early Thursday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Why do the TV Syndicates put up with it? Also, totally biased coverage. 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