Eric Swalwell U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Eric Swalwell U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 14th district since 2013, has been vocal on social media about various political and economic issues. Born in Sac City, Iowa, in 1980, Swalwell now resides in Livermore and holds degrees from the University of Maryland.
On February 20, 2025, Rep. Swalwell expressed his discontent with the closure of national parks under former President Trump’s policies. He tweeted: "Wally World is closed. And thanks to Trump, so are your National Parks."
The following day, February 21, 2025, he commented on the importance of maintaining friendships despite political tensions. In his tweet, he stated: "We need more of this. We cannot let one giant asshole tear two friends apart. We are bigger than him. And our friendship will outlast him."
On February 22, 2025, Rep. Swalwell criticized Elon Musk's financial gains since taking over DOGE cryptocurrency operations. He tweeted: "DOGE is supposed to make you richer NOT make Elon Musk richer. Since Musk took over he’s made millions from the government. How much have you made?"
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