Rep. Eric Swalwell‘s campaign for California governor collapsed after multiple women made rape allegations against him. The Democratic congressman suspended his campaign on Monday and resigned from Congress on Tuesday, effective April 14, 2026, under pressure from colleagues and the public. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, however, has said nothing about the scandal on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Just months ago, Swalwell announced his run for governor on Kimmel’s show, to a cheering audience. Kimmel even joked about Swalwell’s beard. “Thank you for being here and announcing this exciting news here on the show, and thanks for your support throughout our ordeal. Eric Swalwell, everybody! Your congressman from California and perhaps our future governor of California,” Kimmel said at the time.
