Rep. Eric Swalwell, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 14th district, shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets dated March 20, 2025. Swalwell, who has been in office since replacing Pete Stark in 2013, expressed concerns over historical recognition, international diplomacy, and educational funding.
In a tweet posted on March 20, 2025, at 18:40 UTC, Swalwell criticized the Defense Department for allegedly erasing Jackie Robinson from history. He highlighted Robinson’s service as a second lieutenant in the US Army during World War Two and emphasized that “DOD ought to be SUPPORTING our vets,” suggesting disappointment with recent actions by the department. “Before he changed the face of sports in America…”
Later that day at 19:03 UTC, Swalwell welcomed George Glezmann back to the United States following his release from Taliban captivity. He extended gratitude towards former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad and Qatar for their roles in securing Glezmann’s freedom. “I want to welcome home from Taliban captivity U.S. citizen George Glezmann…”
In another tweet posted at 20:26 UTC on the same day, Swalwell addressed federal aid provided to students and families in California’s 14th district amounting to $119 million. He criticized former President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Education as detrimental to children’s futures and questioned Trump’s motives regarding educational support. “CA-14 students and families received $119M in federal aid…”
