Rep. Eric Swalwell, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 14th district, has voiced criticism over recent trade dealings involving former President Trump. A Democratic representative, first elected in 2013, Swalwell has been vocal on social media, offering his perspective on political matters. Swalwell hails from Sac City, Iowa, and is educated in law, having graduated from the University of Maryland.
On April 11, 2025, Rep. Swalwell expressed his opinion on former President Trump’s handling of tariffs and negotiations with China on Twitter. Describing Trump as “so weak,” Swalwell remarked, “Caves like a coward on the tariffs and now begging China?”
Two days later, on April 13, 2025, Swalwell shared further thoughts, criticizing an unspecified matter with a caption that read, “This is what you do when you don’t know what the fuck you’re doing. *Part 57”.
On the same day, Rep. Swalwell commented on the concept of accountability in politics. His tweet stated, “Nothing drives the right crazy like accountability.”
As of 2025, Rep. Swalwell continues to serve in Congress, a role he has held since succeeding Pete Stark, and lives in Livermore. Swalwell, 42, was born in Sac City, Iowa and is a University of Maryland alumnus.
