It's not exactly breaking news to report that everything about California Congressman (and would-be Governor) Eric Swalwell is phony. This fact is already patently obvious to anyone who has ever watched one of his videos. We're pretty sure even his glasses are fake.
But even for a man best known for being caught in a compromising position with a Chinese spy, it's still a little surprising to learn that even his residency in the state he wants to run might be fraudulent.
That is the latest allegation against Swalwell, though, and it comes not from any Republican but from a fellow Democrat, Tom Steyer.
Yesterday, The New York Post published Steyer's accusation that Swalwell's residence in the Golden State only amounts to his renting a room in a home owned by a family of three, like an uncool version of Arthur Fonzarelli staying in the apartment above the house of the Cunninghams.
CA gov. candidate Eric Swalwell rents a room in a family of three's home to claim he lives in California: report https://t.co/lcIgcsX95k pic.twitter.com/8bQPBrs8S8
— New York Post (@nypost) March 11, 2026
Here are some more details:
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell reportedly rents a single room in a home occupied by a family of three in the eastern Bay Area — and one of his Democratic opponents says it’s just so the congressman can claim he lives in the Golden state.
The alleged discovery of Swalwell’s Livermore rental came from the congressman’s top Democratic opponent, billionaire Tom Steyer. Steyer says Swalwell appears to 'live in California on paper only' as the governor race heats up, 'making him unlikely to meet the basic residency requirements to run for Governor.'
In a letter from Ryan Hughes, Steyer’s attorney, he called on the Secretary of State Shirley Weber to 'enforce a dormant residency requirement in the governor’s race' and encouraged Weber to 'allow for robust legal proceedings as to whether Swalwell is eligible to serve as Governor,' preventing any future action by the Trump administration.
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Swalwell wouldn't be the first California Democrat who is a resident in name (or rental agreement) only. Senator Adam Schiff is also facing mortgage fraud charges. And similar allegations have surfaced about Swalwell in the past.
Swalwell's attorneys and the Congressman himself have filed declarations of residence in California, stating that he doesn't rent a room, but owns the property and the family leases it from him.
In other words, someone is lying here. And Swalwell doesn't have the best track record when it comes to honesty.
Honey pot enthusiast and Democrat Rep Eric Swalwell is a con artist. https://t.co/nstTAu1hFb
— Glockford Files (@GlockfordFiles) March 12, 2026
Well, yeah. We knew that.
But if these allegations turn out to be true, he may have just conned himself out of eligibility for the position he is seeking.
You’ve heard of rent-a-wreck, now meet rent-a-Rep!
— Tickle (@TickleTexts) March 12, 2026
We hear Swalwell comes pretty cheap, according to Fang Fang and the CCP.
— 🇺🇸ColonelMAGAMark🇺🇸 (@ColonelMark4) March 11, 2026
OUCH!
Also ... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Photo of that family: pic.twitter.com/ExjMpHx86X
— Lex Jurgen (@Lex_Jurgen) March 11, 2026
China already owns him. It would make sense if they owned his home as well.
Sounds like the premise for the worst sitcom ever. https://t.co/ZdoRT8zG5j
— Jon Gabriel (@exjon) March 12, 2026
You've heard of Charles in Charge? Welcome to Eric in Exile.
https://t.co/l9HH4E1B87 pic.twitter.com/61YFcN2BD5
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) March 12, 2026
LOL. OK, that one's much better.
There were more sitcom analogies.
🎶 Come and knock on our door 🎶 https://t.co/zRGL5hm4ky
— Sean Southard (@SeanSouthardGOP) March 12, 2026
Say, didn't John Ritter's character in Three's Company have to pretend he was gay to rent his room?
Ahem ... not that there's anything wrong with that, Mr. Swalwell.
Swalwell has always had “lives in mommy’s basement” vibes. https://t.co/cCAbg2hgGR
— FugitiveMama (@fugitivemama) March 12, 2026
Hasn't he, though?
When his career is over he'll be living in a van down by the river pic.twitter.com/8vMjlN0KKo
— Michael Gundersen (@gundy46060) March 11, 2026
But which river? The Yangtze?
Even the guy running for governor moved out of California https://t.co/gBWtxgTylE
— John Ashbrook (@JohnAshbrook) March 12, 2026
After what Gavin Newsom has done to the Golden State, we guess we can't blame him.
But Swalwell will only destroy California further.
Wow, nobody really wants to live in California. https://t.co/JfPu8pcfl0
— Mary Vought (@MaryVought) March 12, 2026
Even Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass prefers to spend her time in Ghana (at taxpayer expense, of course).
Oh, this is so slimy. That is not his primary residence.
— Tired of being politically correct (@USBornNRaised) March 11, 2026
Being slimy is what Swalwell knows best.
If Californians are lucky, however, maybe Swalwell's eligibility (or lack thereof) won't be a problem.
Most recent poll doesn’t have him making the top 4 😆 pic.twitter.com/wUCLxstTcu
— Zabor (@Zabor153820) March 12, 2026
OOF! That's got to hurt.
California elections are weird. Almost as weird as European elections. There is a chance, albeit slim, that a Republican could win, and that would be the best outcome for everyone.
The state's actual residents would be much better off, and Eric Swalwell would be free to return to the land he loves ... China.
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