AdvertisementSwalwell, among the frontrunners in the sprawling field of candidates for California governor, was not accused of impropriety. This case is closed.”Swalwell accused Trump of “desperately trying” to stop him, because he’s now the favored candidate for California governor. And neither will the people of California.”It’s not the first time Swalwell has accused the administration of targeting Trump’s political opponents. Pulte had accused Swalwell of mortgage fraud and referred him to the Justice Department for a potential federal criminal probe. Swalwell, a former prosecutor who ran for president in 2020, announced his bid for California governor in November.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 29, 2026 21:37 UTC