Jimmy Kimmel Criticized for Omitting Coverage of Recent Eric Swalwell News
- Jimmy Kimmel welcomed Rep. Eric Swalwell on his late-night show in November 2025, where Swalwell announced his run for California governor and received a standing ovation from the audience.
- Swalwell later abandoned his gubernatorial campaign and resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape accusations from a former staffer.
- Kimmel did not mention Swalwell's resignation or allegations during his Monday show, focusing instead on President Donald Trump's recent controversies.
- Other late-night hosts, Hollywood celebrities, and 'Me Too' movement leaders who previously supported Swalwell have remained silent following the allegations and his resignation.
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'I'm running to be the next governor': Jimmy Kimmel celebrated Eric Swalwell on live TV. Then went dead silent when the rape allegations hit
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 gov…
Kimmel, Colbert silent on Eric Swalwell scandal after platforming Democrat
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Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Eric Swalwell Scandal
Jimmy Kimmel ignored the resignation of Eric Swalwell. Swalwell is facing allegations of sexual assault. Kimmel bashed Trump instead. Breitbart further pointed out that Eric Swalwell announced he was running for Governor on Kimmel’s show. Breitbart reported: TV host Jimmy Kimmel failed to mention anything about former Rep. Eric Swalwell during Monday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, even though the late-night ABC show was the launch site of the …
Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Swalwell Scandal — Disgraced Dem Launched Governor Campaign on His ABC Show
TV host Jimmy Kimmel failed to mention anything about former Rep. Eric Swalwell during Monday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, even though the late-night ABC show was the launch site of the disgraced Democrat's gubernatorial campaign. The post Jimmy Kimmel Ignores Swalwell Scandal — Disgraced Dem Launched Governor Campaign on His ABC Show appeared first on Breitbart.
Kimmel’s Conspicuous Silence After Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Disgraced Swalwell
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was beaming when disgraced Democrat Eric Swalwell announced his bid for California governor on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” After troubling revelations about Swalwell have unfolded, Kimmel has been notably quiet.
Jimmy Kimmel ignores Swalwell news after ex-lawmaker announced campaign on late-night host's show last year
Jimmy Kimmel ignored Eric Swalwell's campaign suspension and congressional resignation on Monday's show after Swalwell announced his campaign on the late-night host's show in November.
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