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, representing California’s 14th district in the U.S. Congress since 2013, has voiced his opinions on a range of political topics through several recent tweets. Swalwell, who replaced Pete Stark when he entered Congress, expresses his views on past presidential enabling, economic policies, and gun sale regulations.
On April 6, 2025, Swalwell posted a tweet suggesting a sharp rebuke to those who supported the rise to presidential power of an unnamed individual. He said, "If you enabled him in becoming president may I suggest you shut the fuck up?"
Swalwell continued his commentary on April 7, 2025, focusing on the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariff policies. He warned of economic downturns stating "Donald Trump’s tariff tax is CRASHING the economy." Swalwell stressed the importance of legislative action, urging Speaker Johnson to introduce a bill to halt the tariff tax promptly.
On April 9, 2025, he turned his attention to firearms legislation, advocating for stricter regulations to prevent gun trafficking. Swalwell remarked, "Common sense gun sale regulations protect dealers and our communities from weapon trafficking." He emphasized the risk of dismantling these protections, which could lead to increased criminal access to weapons.
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