Swalwell Calls Out Trump’s Unlawful War and Discusses Gov Race

March 29, 2026

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Rep. Eric Swalwell joins the MeidasTouch Podcast to critique Donald Trump's leadership amid economic struggles, a new war in Iran, and low approval ratings, while outlining his campaign for California governor in the upcoming jungle primary.

Signs of Strain in Trump's Circle

The host highlights clips from CPAC showing internal unease. Matt Schlapp, CPAC head, asks the crowd twice about wanting impeachment hearings for Trump, but gets boos instead of cheers, prompting a joke about needing coffee. Trump's deputy attorney general pick, Todd Blanche, expresses fear that a Democratic House and presidency in 2028 would lead to prosecutions of Trump's cabinet, comparing it to what happened to Trump's prior team under investigation. Pam Bondi, another Trump ally, calls U.S. citizenship a "privilege" that Trump can determine, amid tanking markets. Trump's approval sits at 36%, with net negatives on the economy (-33%), cost of living (-41%), and even among white non-college males (-4%, down from +10% in December 2025). Trump speculates about the 25th Amendment being used against him.

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1 (02:28) **CPAC Crowd Cheers Impeachment** - Host highlights Trump supporters at CPAC clapping for impeachment hearings despite leader's prompting
2 (03:20) **Trump Team Fears Prosecution** - Trump's deputy AG Todd Blanche admits panic over potential Democratic control leading to indictments
3 (04:15) **Pam Bondi on Citizenship** - Bondi claims citizenship is a "privilege" Trump controls, amid market turmoil
4 (05:08) **Trump's Crashing Polls** - Host cites net negative approvals on economy, cost of living, and key voter shifts
5 (05:33) **Trump Mentions 25th Amendment** - Clip reveals Trump hinting at invoking it against critics
6 (05:57) **Swalwell Intro and War Reaction** - Host introduces Rep. Eric Swalwell, running for CA governor, to address Iran war and economy
7 (06:48) **Critique of Trump's Tariff Tax** - Swalwell blasts unfulfilled promises on costs, with CA gas up $2/gallon due to wars

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the growing calls across the country for Trump to be impeached and Meiselas interviews Congressman Eric Swalwell about Trump’s disastrous presidency and Swalwell’s race for governor in California.

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