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3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Eric Swalwell & Tony Gonzales Resign from Congress, Fallout Begins

3 Martini Lunch – Political Humor & Commentary

Radio America

Government, News, News Commentary

4.61.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down two high-profile congressional resignations, New York Times columnist Tom Friedman’s baffling stance on the Iran war, and President Trump's social media post of an image depicting him as Jesus.

First, they welcome the resignations of Caiifornia Rep. Eric Swalwell and Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales. Swalwell is the Democrat who was running for governor until sexual assault and other allegations forced him out of the race. Gonzales, a Republican who is married, had an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide by self-immolation. They react to the resignations and what's left of the Democrats running for governor in Caiifornia.

Next, they throw up their hands as longtime New York Times columnist Tom Friedman says he's conflicted over who he wants to win the Iran war. We'll explain the absurd reasons for his conundrum and just how deranged that thinking is,

Then, they examine President Trump’s Truth Social post that many interpret as depicting himself as Jesus, sparking widespread reaction online. They also dive into Trump’s escalating war of words with Pope Leo XIV, particularly over disagreements on the Iran conflict and immigration policy.

Finally, they react to the elections in Hungary, where Viktor Orban and his party were soundly defeated in parliamentary elections.

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0:00.0

Welcome to the three martini lunch.

0:04.9

Grab a stool next to Greg Carumbus of Radio America and Jim Garrity of National Review.

0:10.2

Three martini's coming up.

0:13.0

Really glad to have you with us for the Tuesday, Three Martini Lunch.

0:16.5

And Jim, today we start where we finished yesterday.

0:18.7

Our chaser yesterday, will Eric Swalwell have to resign,

0:22.1

or will he be able to finish his term? It appears he will be resigning. Eric Swalwell yesterday,

0:27.8

issuing a statement early in the evening. Deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for

0:33.1

mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious false allegation, singular,

0:38.5

made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.

0:43.3

I'm aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members,

0:47.5

expelling anyone in Congress without due process within days of an allegation being made is wrong,

0:52.1

but it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted

0:55.1

from my duties, therefore I plan to resign my seat in Congress. Plan to. Meanwhile, as we talked

1:02.1

about yesterday, there had been a movement to actually expel four members of the House, two from each

1:06.6

party. One of those was Republican Tony Gonzalez of Texas. He will not be expelled. He is

1:12.8

resigning. Effective today. He says in a tweet yesterday, there is a season for everything and

1:18.3

God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office.

1:23.8

It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas. No apology from him whatsoever, at least in that statement.

1:30.6

So, Jim, that's two out of the four that they had been talking about.

1:34.4

Also, you mentioned yesterday that Swalwell was a little bit tricky with the language

1:38.4

and pulling out of the governor's race.

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