Trending Now - Eric Swalwell Faces Backlash Over Qatar-funded Travels

WHO:

IJR - Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is a California gubernatorial candidate.

Fox News - Eric Swalwell is referred to as a "California gubernatorial hopeful."

WHAT:

IJR - Swalwell took at least six trips to Doha funded by Qatar-linked sponsors.

Fox News - House disclosures indicate Swalwell's trips to Doha were Qatar-sponsored.

WHERE:

IJR - The trips were to Doha, Qatar.

WHEN:

IJR - The trips occurred between 2020 and 2024.

Fox News - The trips spanned across four years.

WHY:

IJR - The foreign-funded travel has drawn scrutiny.

HOW:

IJR - The information was obtained from House records reviewed by Fox News Digital.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for governor in California, has come under scrutiny for taking at least six trips to Doha, Qatar, funded by sponsors linked to the country. House disclosures indicate these trips occurred between 2020 and 2024, raising questions about foreign influence in his campaign. The details of Swalwell's travel were revealed through House records reviewed by Fox News Digital.