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
Eric Swalwell, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 14th district, shared his views on various social and economic issues through a series of tweets. His statements reflect ongoing political discourse surrounding education, economic conditions, and housing policies.
On March 20, 2025, Swalwell expressed support for resistance against authoritarianism in Idaho. He referenced an incident involving a middle school teacher's stand against what he described as fascism, stating "The resistance is alive in Idaho. If a middle school teacher can say 'HELL NO' to fascism, so can every one of my colleagues."
In another tweet posted later that day at 12:56 PM UTC, Swalwell criticized the economic conditions under former President Donald Trump's administration. He remarked on the affordability of Tesla stock amidst what he termed as a "Trump Slump," commenting "You and your boy tanked the economy. Ain’t nobody affording Tesla stock in this Trump Slump. Read the room."
Further addressing economic disparities on March 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM UTC, Swalwell highlighted rising income inequality in Alameda County and across the United States. He advocated for increasing housing supply to enhance affordability and stated "Income inequality is rising in Alameda County and across the U.S... Families should never live paycheck to paycheck... Housing is a right, not a privilege."
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