(CNN) Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell formally launched his 2020 presidential run Sunday in his hometown of Dublin, California, promising to center his campaign on gun control inspired by the Parkland shooting. The California Democrat focused squarely on the issue of gun control, describing his shock at learning of the Sandy Hook shooting while leaving his congressional freshman class' orientation and his frustration as gun control legislation stalled in Congress. "A year ago, hope died at Parkland," Swalwell said. "But, in a uniquely American way, owing to the courage and strength of children, hope was reborn at Parkland. I pledged to that community what I pledge to you -- I will be the first campaign to make ending gun violence the top priority in my campaign."

Source: CNN April 15, 2019 00:00 UTC