4/13/26 - The Downfall of Eric Swalwell

4/13/26 - The Downfall of Eric Swalwell

From Mark Levin Podcast by Cumulus Podcast Network

April 14, 2026 · 1h 53m

About this episode

Mark Levin discusses the resignation of Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations and the implications for the Democratic Party.

On Monday’s Mark Levin Show, Rep Eric Swalwell is resigning from the House of Representatives and dropped out of his race for Governor amid mounting sexual assault allegations. Reporters say that Swalwell’s behavior was known – if that’s the case why wasn’t it reported? This points to a long-standing cover-up by elected Democrats, party operatives, and elements of the media, who continued to support and promote Swalwell despite the allegations. Swalwell was protected by Democrats and the media. Jonathan Turley calls in and expresses suspicion over the rapid fall of Swalwell, who went from leading Democratic candidate for California governor one week to facing criminal and nanny investigations, plus an expedited Ethics Committee probe the next. He pointed to Democratic discomfort with Swalwell potentially running in California’s jungle primary, where two Republicans currently lead, raising fears of a Republican vs. Republican general election. Also, the Democrats repeatedly invoke the 25th Amendment, knowing the media will amplify it to create a hostile environment for the president, even though the Vice President and Cabinet will not act. The Democrats who falsely claims Congress…

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Guests: Jonathan Turley, Zohran Mamdani

Topics covered

  • Eric Swalwell
  • sexual assault allegations
  • Democratic Party
  • 25th Amendment
  • California governor race

Keywords

  • resignation
  • Ethics Committee
  • media cover-up
  • Republican primary

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