Eric Swalwell

Politics February 27

Government data torpedoes Swalwell's viral claim about plane crashes on Trump's watch: 'Habitual liar'

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's claim about more plane crashes under President Trump than any other president is contradicted by official data from the Department of Transportation.

Donald Trump January 8

Swalwell slammed on social media for questioning how Trump will lower grocery prices

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., took aim at President-elect Trump in a post on X in which he questioned how the cost of groceries would go down.

Eric Swalwell August 18

Rep. Eric Swalwell says Biden belongs on the 'Democratic Mount Rushmore' with FDR

California Rep. Eric Swalwell compared President Biden to past Democratic presidents like John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt on MSNBC Saturday.

POLITICS February 26, 2024

Eric Swalwell appears to have dropped large amounts of campaign cash on Super Bowl tickets

California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell appears to have spent thousands of dollars on Super Bowl tickets and other items at the stadium, according to filings.

POLITICS February 13, 2024

Swalwell campaign continues lavish spending, including at 5-star Dubai resort, luxury car service

Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign spent nearly $90,000 on travel during 2023's fourth quarter, including at a five-star resort in Dubai.

POLITICS January 26, 2024

Eric Swalwell calls out soft-on-crime prosecutors for letting 'dangerous people threaten our kids'

Rep. Eric Swalwell set his sights on soft-on-crime prosecutors, saying their actions threaten kids. The California lawmaker's thoughts deviate from other Democrats.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 4, 2024

Florida man arrested for threats to kill Eric Swalwell and his children

Rep. Eric Swalwell said on Wednesday night that he is the victim of a series of threatening voicemails, over which a Florida man was arrested on Wednesday.

Fox News Flash December 19, 2023

Swalwell appearing to 'facilitate' Hunter Biden to 'thumb nose at Congress' worth scrutiny: Turley

House Judiciary Committee member Eric Swalwell has received scrutiny for his apparent role in facilitating Hunter Biden's news conference on the Senate side of Capitol Hill.

Eric Swalwell October 18, 2023

Swalwell's campaign continues luxury spending on upscale hotels, international travel

Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign recently spent thousands of dollars more on travel and posh accommodations, continuing a long-running trend in recent years.

POLITICS September 25, 2023

Democrat Rep Eric Swalwell calls House Republicans' impeachment inquiry a 'continuation of the insurrection'

Rep. Swalwell accuses House GOP's President Biden impeachment inquiry of being a "Jan. 6 insurrection continuation" and criticizes their loyalty to former President Trump.

POLITICS August 29, 2023

Swalwell slammed for video pushing 'assault weapons' ban after mass shootings: 'Go home, commie'

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell was ripped by conservatives on social media for pushing an "assault weapons" ban in the wake of two fatal shootings this week.

Eric Swalwell May 24, 2023

Ethics committee warns Swalwell as investigation into interactions with Chinese woman closes

The House Ethics Committee has ended its two year-long investigation into Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.

Eric Swalwell May 24, 2023

Swalwell's claim of 'collusion' between Trump, Russia contradicted by Durham report

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., claimed there was strong evidence of collusion between Russia and former President Donald Trump – statements contradicted by the Durham's report.

San Francisco 49ers May 18, 2023

Congressman reports ex-NFL fullback to Capitol Police after alleged ‘execution’ threat

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California's 14th District has reported former NFL fullback Bruce Miller to Capitol Police after an alleged execution threat.

POLITICS April 17, 2023

Eric Swalwell's campaign rolls on with luxury spending, including in Germany

California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has continued his luxurious campaign spending, including on upscale hotels in Germany and several cities in the United States.

Democrats March 31, 2023

Dems who accused Trump of trying to jail opponents voice support for Trump grand jury indictment

Democrats who previously spoke out against former President Donald Trump for threatening to jail political opponents appeared to celebrate news of the Trump indictment Thursday night

Eric Swalwell March 30, 2023

Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell says Republicans who oppose gun bans are 'siding with the killers'

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., says Republicans who oppose a ban on certain types of firearms are “siding with the killers," just days after a Nashville school shooting left six people dead.

Donald Trump February 22, 2023

Trump lashes out at Swalwell over bill to ban former president and his associates from US Capitol

Former President Trump harshly criticized Rep. Eric Swalwell on Thursday over his bill that would ban Trump and several of his associates from the U.S. Capitol building.

Eric Swalwell February 22, 2023

Swalwell’s next attack on Trump: Kicking him out of the US Capitol

Rep. Eric Swalwell is looking to kick former President Trump out of the Capitol just weeks after Swalwell was kicked off the House intelligence committee.

POLITICS February 20, 2023

Eric Swalwell spent more campaign cash on travel and luxury accommodations than Nancy Pelosi

Rep. Eric Swawell's campaign spent nearly $583,000 in travel expenses throughout the 2022 election cycle, including thousands at Paris and Miami hotels, yachts and more.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2023

Rep. Swalwell references Santos' alleged drag performances ahead of Super Bowl

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., referenced recent claims of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., purportedly performing as a drag queen in Brazil in a Sunday tweet ahead of the Super Bowl.

Eric Swalwell February 4, 2023

Eric Swalwell roasted on social media after asking why GOP colleague's 'gun' is 'so small'

Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, prompted backlash after he inquired about the size of a Republican colleague's pin, which is in the shape of a rifle.

Ilhan Omar January 31, 2023

Omar lashes out at McCarthy for 'personally whipping votes' against her: 'Pathetic'

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., lashed out at House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling his attempts to personally whip votes against her retaining her committee assignments "pathetic."

San Francisco 49ers January 29, 2023

Swalwell draws social media attention as he cheers on 49ers in Philly: 'Possibly last post'

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., tweeted he was at Lincoln Financial Field supporting the San Francisco 49ers as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Media January 25, 2023

Schiff, Swalwell assert Trump, Russian influence in being booted from House Intel Committee

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Adam Schiff blamed Donald Trump and Russia’s influence on the GOP for losing their positions on the House Intelligence Committee.

Fox News Flash January 25, 2023

Schiff, Swalwell forced to face the music for 'weaponizing' intel committee, Nunes says: 'You caused this'

Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell bear sole responsibility for "weaponizing" the House Intelligence Committee, former ranking member Devin Nunes alleged.

Kevin McCarthy January 25, 2023

McCarthy gets heated with reporter: 'You don't get to determine whether I answer a question'

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday defended his decision to strip Democratic Congressmen Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence committee.

Media January 25, 2023

McCarthy tussles with reporter over Intel Committee removals: 'You have not had the briefing that I had'

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., pushed back against a reporter who attacked his decision to bar Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., from the House Intelligence Committee.

Media January 19, 2023

Eric Swalwell blames Kevin McCarthy for rape, death threats against his family: They 'parrot' his rhetoric

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., held House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., responsible for threats against his family in an interview Wednesday on MSNBC.

Media January 18, 2023

Rep. Swalwell on Biden vs. Trump's classified documents: 'Treat them both the same'

Rep. Eric Swalwell told the hosts of "The View" on Wednesday that both President Biden and former President Donald Trump's classified document cases should be treated "the same."