Colbert and Kimmel Remain Silent on Eric Swalwell Controversy — No Jokes Made at Disgraced Democrat’s Expense

Both Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel have completely ignored the serious allegations against their one time Democratic ally Eric Swalwell, with no “jokes” appearing in their politically charged monologues since the congressman resigned in disgrace one week ago.

For years, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel have built their brands on one thing: going after political figures. So when a major political controversy explodes—and they say absolutely nothing—it’s glaring.

According to a report from Breitbart, both late night hosts have completely ignored the situation surrounding former Congressman Eric Swalwell, who recently resigned from Congress and dropped his gubernatorial ambitions following a wave of allegations from multiple women. These remain unproven accusations, but they were serious enough to end a political career overnight.

And yet, if you tuned into late night this week, you wouldn’t know any of it happened.

No Monologue. No Punchline. Nothing.

That’s what stands out here. Not disagreement, spin, or even a bad joke.

Just silence.

Colbert and Kimmel—who have spent years dissecting political scandals in nightly monologues—have not mentioned Swalwell at all, at least during the timeframe highlighted in the report.

Stephen Colbert being interviewed by Jimmy Kimmel – YouTube, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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That absence becomes even harder to ignore when you consider how these shows typically operate when it’s right leaning figured embroiled in controversy. If there’s a major issue like this, it usually becomes content. If there’s a scandal, it becomes a segment.

Unless, apparently, it’s one of their political friends and allies.

A Familiar Face on Friendly Stages

This wasn’t some unknown politician flying under the radar.

Swalwell was a regular guest in the late night ecosystem, appearing on both The Late Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting his political ambitions. The tone was often light, supportive, even promotional.

Now, as controversy surrounds him, that relationship has quietly vanished from the conversation.

No follow-up, scrutiny, or accountability. No jokes about the now former congressman’s alleged exploits in the name of fair and balanced coverage. Just a pivot to other topics.

The Double Standard Question

Late night has made a very deliberate choice over the past decade to step into political commentary. These aren’t just comedy shows anymore—they’ve positioned themselves as cultural watchdogs, especially when it comes to political behavior.

That comes with expectations.

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If a Republican politician were forced to resign amid a similar wave of allegations—even if those claims were still unproven—would it be ignored?

Or would it lead the monologue for a week straight?

Imagine for a moment that this was someone like Republicans Ted Cruz or Josh Hawley. Entire shows would be devoted to dunking on them in the name of so-called “political comedy.”

Silence Is Still a Statement

To be fair, these shows are not obligated to cover every story. Editorial judgment exists, and not every headline makes the cut.

Jimmy Kimmel appears on Stephen Colbert’s show – YouTube, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

But when coverage consistently flows in one direction—and stops entirely in another—it stops looking like judgment and starts looking like propoganda.

And in today’s media landscape, audiences notice that difference immediately.

Are you surprised that Colbert and Kimmel have said nothing about Swalwell? Sound off in the comments and let us know!

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