In brief
California Representative Eric Swalwell has announced his candidacy for governor on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', aiming to address economic challenges while framing his campaign as a fight against perceived attacks on the state from the previous administration. His candidacy joins a crowded field of Democratic contenders including Tom Steyer and Katie Porter as they prepare for the upcoming primary elections.
Eric Swalwell, a prominent Democratic figure and House manager during Donald Trump's impeachment trial, has officially entered the race for California governor. He made his announcement on Thursday's episode of ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!', where he expressed a strong desire to advocate for Californians facing economic hardships. 'Our state needs a fighter and protector,' Swalwell declared. He explicitly criticized Trump's policies, promising to combat issues like rising prices and defend the wellbeing of California residents. Swalwell emphasized that California is 'under attack,' and pledged to reverse harmful decisions made during the former president's administration that impacted social services, cancer research, and immigrant communities. Swalwell's announcement comes amid renewed tensions between Trump and the show's host, Jimmy Kimmel, following Trump's disparaging comments about Kimmel and ongoing enmity from the former president towards many figures in the entertainment and political landscape. This gubernatorial race will see many key Democratic contenders vying for the position, with Swalwell now joining others like billionaire activist Tom Steyer, Congresswoman Katie Porter, and several more established politicians, all aiming to replace the term-limited Gavin Newsom in the upcoming June primary. As the primaries approach, Swalwell's campaign focuses on his record and vision for California's future.
