‘Karma’ has arrived for ‘useful idiot’ Swalwell after suspending governor bid: Joe Concha

Published April 13, 2026 4:12pm ET | Updated April 13, 2026 4:12pm ET



Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said the Democratic Party is distancing itself from Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) after exhausting his role to “take out” President Donald Trump.

Swalwell suspended his bid for governor of California on Sunday night following a weekend of multiple women accusing him of sexual misconduct. The lawmaker faced bipartisan calls to drop his campaign, and others are also urging him to resign from Congress.

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