East Alameda News

Rep. Eric Swalwell, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 14th district, has been active on social media, sharing his perspectives on various political issues. His recent tweets address concerns about political decisions and policies affecting both domestic and international matters.

On January 24, 2025, Rep. Swalwell tweeted: "A man who’d release 1,600 of his most violent supporters will most certainly jail 1,600 of his most vocal enemies. It’s coming. This will be Patel’s mission. Does the senate care?" This tweet suggests potential future actions concerning the release and incarceration of individuals based on their support or opposition to certain political figures.

Later that day, he commented on age and eligibility in politics with a tweet posted at 01:20:05 UTC: "Andy — you can give Trump eligibility for 10 terms! But you can’t make him younger. He’s older than my dad. And his ideas are aging like milk. Can’t fix that!" Here, Swalwell critiques former President Donald Trump's age and ideas while engaging in a discussion about political eligibility.

In another post shared at 05:06:30 UTC on the same day, Swalwell addressed issues related to Afghan refugees: "Afghan families fleeing violence found hope & opportunity in America—including in #CA14, the largest Afghan community in the U.S. Trump’s cruel freeze on refugee programs turns his back on our allies who risked everything to stand with our armed forces. @POTUS must restart..." He highlighted the challenges faced by Afghan families due to policy changes affecting refugee programs and urged action from President Biden.