Swalwell Calls It Quits | Trump Meme Controversy & SC Fundraising Race (Ep 709)

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson A major political shakeup in Washington — and a controversy that’s getting attention from both sides of the aisle. Congressman Eric Swalwell is now signaling he plans to resign as pressure mounts in the wake of a growing scandal. With little to no support from fellow Democrats, the move comes as lawmakers reportedly considered possible expulsion. We break down what led to this moment and what happens next in Congress. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is facing backlash over a social media post that critics say crossed the line. The post — which appeared to depict the president in a religious context — drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats before being deleted. We’ll explain what happened and why it struck a nerve. Back here in South Carolina, Drew McKissick joins us to discuss: The sudden withdrawal of Senate candidate Paul Dans The upcoming gubernatorial debate Whether betting markets can actually predict election outcomes Plus, we break down the latest fundraising numbers in the South Carolina governor’s race — who’s leading, who’s gaining ground, and what it could mean heading into the next phase of the campaign. 🎯 In Today’s Show: Eric Swalwell resignation and political fallout Trump meme controversy and bipartisan reaction SC Senate race shakeup with Paul Dans withdrawal Gubernatorial debate preview SC fundraising race breakdown 📩 Join the mailing list: JoeyHudson.com 📱 Text or call on the Firmin Ford text line: 864-477-5639 👉 Subscribe for daily breaking news, political insight, and South Carolina coverage you won’t find anywhere else. #BreakingNews #Swalwell #Trump #Politics #Congress #SouthCarolina #Election2026 #GOP #Democrats #JustTheTruth #NewsUpdate #TrendingNow