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politics1 year ago

Eric Swalwell's Viral Takedown of GOP's Trump "Cult"

Representative Eric Swalwell went viral for a speech during a House Judiciary Committee hearing where he accused Republicans of being in a "cult" for supporting former President Donald Trump despite his legal troubles. Swalwell's remarks, which included a list of contradictions in Republican stances, sparked both praise from Democrats and criticism from conservatives. The video quickly gained traction on social media, highlighting the ongoing political divide over Trump's legal battles and 2024 presidential campaign.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#eric-swalwell#house-judiciary-committee
politics1 year ago

"Eric Swalwell's Brutal Takedown of Jim Jordan Over Locker Room Controversy"

During a debate on transgender athletes, Rep. Eric Swalwell took a jab at House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan by referencing the latter's past involvement in a locker room controversy at Ohio State University. Swalwell criticized a Republican-backed bill that would block transgender athletes from women's sports, calling it "creepy" and a "small issue" compared to other pressing matters. He also questioned who would enforce "on-demand gender checks" and dismissed the bill as an attempt to create a non-existent problem.

via HuffPost|
#eric-swalwell#house-judiciary-committee#jim-jordan
politics1 year ago

"Eric Swalwell's Campaign Expenditures: Super Bowl Tickets, Luxury Spas, and More"

California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign appears to have spent large amounts of donor funds on Super Bowl tickets and luxury accommodations, including over $22,000 on event tickets with the San Francisco 49ers and nearly $31,000 on tickets for a fundraising event at Allegiant Stadium. The campaign also reimbursed $962 for tickets to a 49ers co-owner and spent thousands on high-end items and accommodations, including hotels in Dubai, London, and Germany. This comes amid questions about how Swalwell, who has reported massive debts, landed the tickets and spent over $90,000 on travel expenses in the last three months of 2023.

via Fox News|
#campaign-finance#eric-swalwell#fundraising-expenses
politics2 years ago

"Congressional Controversies: Swalwell, Kinzinger, and Jordan Clash Over Hunter Biden"

Legal expert Jonathan Turley questions Rep. Eric Swalwell's role in Hunter Biden defying a House subpoena, noting that Swalwell's office reserved the space on the Senate side where Biden's press conference took place. While there may not be a crime committed by Swalwell, repercussions could come at the discretion of the House. Turley suggests that Swalwell's actions raise serious questions under House rules and could potentially be federal criminal contempt. Swalwell, a former Democratic manager of ex-President Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings, is criticized for associating with someone who is the subject of congressional proceedings. The situation highlights the hypocrisy of Democrats, who previously insisted on closed-door depositions before public hearings.

via Fox News|
#congressional-proceedings#contempt-of-congress#eric-swalwell
politics2 years ago

"Contempt Charges Sought for Swalwell's Alleged Aid to Hunter Biden"

GOP lawmaker Andy Biggs is calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell to face contempt charges for allegedly aiding Hunter Biden in avoiding a deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Swalwell had reserved a spot for Hunter Biden outside the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol, where he made a brief statement to the press before skipping the deposition. Biggs argues that if Hunter Biden is held in contempt, Attorney General Merrick Garland should also charge him. House Republicans are investigating whether President Biden committed impeachable offenses, and they wanted to question Hunter Biden about his involvement with foreign businesses.

via Fox News|
#andy-biggs#contempt-charges#eric-swalwell
politics2 years ago

Swalwell's Epic Troll Silences Jordan

Rep. Eric Swalwell called out Rep. Jim Jordan during a House Judiciary Committee hearing for evading a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee for over 496 days. Swalwell used a visual aid, a running clock displayed on a laptop screen, to highlight Jordan's refusal to comply. Swalwell criticized Jordan's hypocrisy and questioned his lecturing on subpoena compliance and contempt of Congress, considering his own evasion of the subpoena. The House committee sought to question Jordan about his involvement in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

via HuffPost|
#contempt-of-congress#eric-swalwell#house-jan-6-committee
politics2 years ago

"Swalwell's Savage Takedown of Jordan at Garland Hearing"

Representative Eric Swalwell called out Jim Jordan during a House Judiciary Committee hearing for evading a subpoena to testify before the January 6 investigative committee. Swalwell displayed a countdown clock to highlight Jordan's 500 days of non-compliance. He criticized Jordan for refusing to help his country in investigating the insurrection and questioned his lecturing on subpoena compliance and contempt of Congress. Jordan, a staunch Trump ally, has accused the Biden administration of weaponizing federal agencies against Trump.

via Yahoo News|
#eric-swalwell#house-judiciary-committee#january-6-investigative-committee
politics2 years ago

House Ethics Committee Concludes Investigation into Eric Swalwell's Ties with Alleged Chinese Spy.

The House Ethics Committee has closed its two-year investigation into Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California over his interactions with a suspected Chinese spy, Christine Fang. The committee warned Swalwell to be on guard against foreign actors attempting to gain lawmakers' trust and referred him to the Office of House Security. Swalwell speculated that the controversy was manufactured to "silence" him, but the committee did not find any wrongdoing.

via Fox News|
#chinese-spy#eric-swalwell#house-ethics-committee
politics2 years ago

House Ethics Committee Concludes Investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell's Alleged Ties to Chinese Spy.

The House Ethics Committee has ended its two-year investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over allegations that he had ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. The investigation came in response to allegations that the suspected Chinese spy was involved in fundraising operations for his 2014 re-election campaign and helped place an intern in his office. Swalwell said that despite his cooperation with the FBI, which never accused him of wrongdoing, a complaint was filed against him by an unnamed House Republican.

via NBC News|
#chinese-spy#eric-swalwell#fbi
politics2 years ago

Ex-NFL player allegedly threatens congressman with execution

Rep. Eric Swalwell reported a threat he received on Twitter from former NFL player Bruce Miller to U.S. Capitol Police. The message read, “Almost time!!! Would you rather Guantanamo or just execution,” followed by several laughing emojis and ending with “f—– traitor.” Miller claimed it was a “harmless game of ‘would you rather.’” Swalwell has previously received death threats after being attacked by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and removed from the House Intelligence Committee.

via The Hill|
#capitol-police#eric-swalwell#nfl
crime2 years ago

Ex-NFL player with history of violence accused of threatening congressman.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell reported former NFL player Bruce Miller to the U.S. Capitol Police after he allegedly sent a threatening message via Twitter. Miller, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars, reportedly asked Swalwell if he would prefer "Guantanamo or just execution" in a direct message. The message was followed by laughing emojis and ended with the word "traitor." The U.S. Capitol Police said it cannot discuss "potential investigations" or security measures for members of Congress for safety reasons.

via CBS News|
#bruce-miller#crime#eric-swalwell
politics2 years ago

Ex-49ers player reported to Capitol Police for alleged threat against congressman.

Former San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller was reported to Capitol Police after allegedly threatening California congressman Eric Swalwell on Twitter. Miller confirmed the message was from him, but insisted he was just "trolling." Swalwell reported the threat, calling it unacceptable. Miller was released from the 49ers in 2016 after being charged with seven felonies for attacking a man and his father. He tried to return to the NFL in 2020 but was suspended for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

via Yahoo Sports|
#bruce-miller#capitol-police#eric-swalwell
politics2 years ago

Ex-NFL Fullback Reported to Capitol Police for Alleged Threat to Congressman's Life

Rep. Eric Swalwell reported ex-NFL fullback Bruce Miller to Capitol Police after Miller allegedly threatened to "execute" him in a Twitter direct message. Miller, who spent five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, was promptly released by the team in 2016 after being arrested for allegedly attacking two men. Swalwell, who assumed office in 2013, represents California's 14th Congressional District in the Bay Area.

via Fox News|
#bruce-miller#capitol-police#eric-swalwell
politics2 years ago

Congressman reports ex-49ers player to Capitol Police over alleged execution threat.

Former NFL player Bruce Miller, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars, is accused of threatening to execute California congressman Eric Swalwell. The threat was sent as a direct message to Swalwell from Miller’s social media account. Miller was released from the 49ers in 2016 after being charged with seven felonies after he allegedly assaulted a 70-year-old man. Swalwell reported the threat to the Capitol Police.

via USA TODAY|
#bruce-miller#california#eric-swalwell