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In recent days, both Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, known for their far-left comedic takes on current events, have notably omitted any mention of Eric Swalwell’s resignation during their late-night monologues. This omission is particularly striking given their previous support for the embattled congressman from California, whose career is now marred by scandal.
Swalwell’s political trajectory took a sharp downturn this week when he not only vacated his seat in the House of Representatives but also withdrew from the California gubernatorial race. This dramatic exit follows multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault brought against him by several women, casting a long shadow over his once-promising career.
Before these allegations came to light, Swalwell enjoyed a strong rapport with late-night television audiences, frequently appearing on major shows like ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Both hosts had previously lent their platforms to bolster Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign, providing him with a significant public relations boost.
Despite the significant news of Swalwell’s resignation and the gravity of the accusations against him, Kimmel and Colbert have chosen to remain silent on the matter. This silence extends to another unfolding controversy involving Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a close associate of Swalwell, who claims ignorance of his friend’s alleged misconduct toward young women.
Both late-night hosts have also entirely ignored the growing scandal of Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) who, while being one of Swalwell’s closest personal friends, claimed that he had no clue the congressman was preying on young women.
In addition, the hosts have ignored the resignation of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who also resigned this week over allegations of sexual improprieties.
Recently, the Media Research Center noted that Swalwell was a frequent guest on left-wing TV and cable newsers, appearing on MS NOW 26 times and CNN 24 times just this year. Neither outlet ever pressed Swalwell on the sexual scandal that was known long before these younger women accused him of unwanted advances — a reported dalliance with a Chinese spy.
Both Kimmel and Colbert have spent most of their late-night careers on a nightly campaign to destroy Donald Trump, but they rarely mention any of the problems surrounding Democrats. During Joe Biden’s regrettable four years in the White House, both hosts practically ignored the cognitively declining octogenarian, except to make light remarks that made old Joe look like everyone’s favorite grandpa.
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