Swalwell announces he is running for president
By Avery Anapol - 04/08/19 07:18 PM EDT
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has officially jumped into the 2020 presidential race.
The California Democrat will announce his candidacy on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday night.
The show tweeted out a video clip of Swalwell making the announcement after speaking on what he considers to be some of the problems in the current administration.
“I see a country in quicksand, unable to solve problems and threats from abroad, unable to make life better for people here at home,†Swalwell told Colbert.
“I’m ready to solve these problems. I’m running for president of the United States.†Swalwell added. “Boy, did it feel good to say that.â€
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