Rep. Eric Swalwell, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 14th district since 2013, posted a series of tweets on October 14, 2025, addressing the ongoing government shutdown and related political controversies.
In his first tweet at 15:34 UTC, Swalwell commented on the length and motivations behind the shutdown, stating, “Day 14 of the Republican shutdown. This isn’t about budgets – it’s about protecting Trump from the Epstein files. The American people are suffering so the GOP can protect sex traffickers. Time to reopen the government and put the country first.”
Shortly after, at 15:40 UTC, Swalwell criticized the Vice President’s response to recent hostage deaths, writing, “Just the Vice President using the deaths of American and Israeli hostages to Own the Libs. May they rest in peace. https://t.co/0uXKYSVuMp”
Later in the day, at 17:35 UTC, he addressed statements made by Kristi Noem regarding the shutdown and responsibility for it: “Let’s be clear: Republicans control the House, Senate and the White House. Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for a shutdown caused by her own party is pure gaslighting – and airports are right to say no to it.
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Swalwell, who was born in Sac City, Iowa in 1980 and currently resides in Livermore, has been active in national politics for over a decade. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2003 and a law degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2006.
The government shutdown referenced by Swalwell has led to widespread debate about its causes and impacts. While partisan tensions have grown, members of Congress continue to express their positions on social media platforms.
