The Newsom Daily

The Newsom Daily - April 13, 2026

Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor following multiple sexual misconduct allegations, reshaping the race to succeed Newsom.

Swalwell Exits Governor's Race: Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign after facing sexual assault and misconduct allegations from multiple sources.

Rivals Seek Swalwell Supporters: Other Democratic candidates in the governor's race are now positioning to capture Swalwell's voter base and campaign infrastructure following his exit.

Newsom Criticizes JD Vance: Governor Newsom made public comments targeting Vice President JD Vance, calling him a "lightweight" during recent political exchanges.

Pressure Mounts for Swalwell's Resignation: Congressional colleagues and political observers are calling for Swalwell to resign from his House seat or face potential expulsion over the misconduct claims.

Newsom Stays Silent on Swalwell Discipline: The governor has not yet commented on whether Swalwell should face party discipline or resign from Congress amid the allegations.

Left vs Right: Left-leaning outlets are focusing on the impact of Swalwell's exit on the Democratic gubernatorial primary and covering Newsom's criticism of national Republicans. Right-leaning sources are emphasizing calls for Swalwell's congressional resignation and questioning why Newsom has not taken a stronger stance on party discipline regarding the allegations.

That's your briefing for April 13, 2026.