Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor, vows to be 'protector and fighter'

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on Thursday he is launching a campaign for California governor in 2026.The congressman and longtime foe of President Donald Trump made the announcement during an appearance on the late-night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!""He’s going to hate tonight’s episode," Swalwell wrote on X in response to a social media post from the president criticizing Kimmel for being "biased" and having "no talent."The Democrat lawmaker vowed to be a "protector and fighter" if elected governor.Swalwell told the San Francisco Chronicle ahead of his announcement that the next govern