In a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Congressman Eric Swalwell made some fiery remarks about his fellow politicians and Donald Trump. Swalwell did not hold back as he criticized Trump for his alleged felony counts and accused his Republican colleagues of blindly supporting him. He called them “fake” and suggested that they see themselves as insignificant compared to Trump.
Swalwell’s remarks on the talk show seemed more like a Comedy Central roast than a serious political discussion, but he stood by his words. Kimmel questioned Swalwell on the aftermath of his scathing comments, asking if it was awkward when he bumped into his fellow congressmen in the cafeteria. Swalwell revealed that despite the intense exchanges on TV, there was a surprising level of cordiality amongst them. He even shared a humorous encounter with Senator Ted Cruz in a bathroom, where Cruz praised Swalwell’s performance on TV.
The congressman likened his colleagues’ behavior to that of pro wrestlers, suggesting that their support for Trump is more about gaining fame than genuine belief. Swalwell expressed his concern that some of them, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, may take their support to extreme levels. While he found her sincerity alarming, he argued that it is even worse if politicians who know better still align themselves with Trump.
Swalwell’s appearances on Fox News were also subject to discussion. Kimmel noted that Swalwell, along with a few other Democrats, frequently goes on the conservative network. Swalwell explained that he does it to reach out to his parents and constituents who are Republican. He believes that it is crucial to make the case to those who need to hear it the most, rather than just preaching to his own side. Swalwell also criticized Democrats for overemphasizing on virtue and making political discussions overly complicated, suggesting that a more straightforward approach might be more effective.
The congressman also opened up about his parents’ support for Trump and their reaction to Fox News attacks on him. Swalwell admitted that it was tough to hear his parents’ conservative views echoed on conservative media. However, he revealed an unexpected turn of events, stating that his mother, upon hearing extreme attacks against him, would change the channel. Swalwell acknowledged the significance of that action, as it showed that his mother realized the unfairness and fallacy of those accusations.
Kimmel quizzed Swalwell further about Thanksgiving gatherings and the impact of his political career on family dynamics. Swalwell shared that the 2016 Thanksgiving was filled with political tensions, leading to his mother implementing a “no hats rule” the following year. However, to Swalwell’s delight, his parents have not been voting for Trump this time, as they believe in Reagan-era Republican values, which they feel Trump does not represent.
The conversation then shifted to Swalwell’s long-standing relationship with Vice-President candidate Kamala Harris. Swalwell and Harris both started their careers in the same prosecutor’s office in Oakland. Swalwell described Harris as a fearless and fun-loving individual, comparing her to a fighter pilot. He praised her ability to take on challenging cases without taking herself too seriously. Swalwell believes that Harris will demonstrate her dedication to creating a better future for Americans in her Tuesday night speech.
As the episode came to a close, Swalwell encouraged viewers to support Harris and emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Despite facing a tight race, Swalwell expressed his confidence in Harris’ ability to show just how insignificant Trump is compared to the critical issues facing the nation.
Tune in to Jimmy Kimmel Live for more engaging and lively discussions with notable guests like Congressman Eric Swalwell. Don’t forget to count the votes on November 5th rather than buying into the me-centered rhetoric presented by Trump.
