Late-night host ignored news regarding Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., during his Monday night show after the former congressman and candidate for California governor announced his campaign on the late-night host’s show in November.
Swalwell broke the news that he would be running for governor on Kimmel’s show on November 20, 2025.
At the end of the interview, Kimmel thanked Swalwell and referred to him as a possible future governor of .
During Monday night’s show, Kimmel focused on President ‘s social media posts, specifically the AI-generated image which has since been deleted, his “No Tax on Tips” event at the White House, the Iran negotiations, as well as first lady Melania Trump’s recent remarks about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Swalwell announced Monday that he would be suspending his campaign and seat as well.
During his appearance on Kimmel’s show last November, Swalwell said, “And our state, this great state, needs a fighter and a protector. Someone who will bring prices down, lift wages up. And we can say that we’re the fourth-largest economy in the world. And we are, and I love to brag about that. But what does that mean if you can’t afford to live here? So, I’ve been in these fights as a city council member up in Dublin, my hometown, as a prosecutor in Oakland, and taking on the most corrupt president ever in the US Congress.”
After announcing his bid on the show, Kimmel’s audience erupted in applause and gave Swalwell a standing ovation.
The ex-lawmaker was also a big supporter of Kimmel’s after his suspension in September 2025.
hat during an interview with CNN the day after Kimmel’s show was pulled.
During the November interview with Swalwell, Kimmel thanked the now-former lawmaker for his support, displaying a photo of several lawmakers wearing a “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” hat.
A representative for Kimmel’s show did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, another congressman who admitted to sexual misconduct with a staffer earlier this year, to resign from Congress Monday as well.
‘s “The Late Show” also did not appear to mention the Swalwell allegations or his decision to resign from congress after ending his campaign.
The other late night shows, Seth Meyers’ and Jimmy Fallon’s, were re-runs on Monday.
