Democrat Eric Swalwell is facing a federal investigation into allegations of mortgage fraud, the latest target in a retribution campaign by President Donald Trump against his critics.
According to reports from NBC News, Swalwell, a vocal critic of Trump over the past decade, has been accused of committing mortgage and tax fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency allegedly sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi claiming that Swalwell may have engaged in these fraudulent activities, which could be worth several million dollars.
Swalwell denied any wrongdoing, stating "As the most vocal critic of Donald Trump over the last decade and as the only person who still has a surviving lawsuit against him, the only thing I am surprised about is that it took him this long to come after me." The congressman expressed his frustration with Trump's ongoing campaign to punish his enemies, saying he would not live in fear of being charged.
This latest development marks the fourth time that Democrats have faced federal investigations into alleged mortgage fraud. Other targets include Leticia James, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, and Senator Adam Schiff. Trump has accused these individuals of committing various crimes, including tax evasion and mishandling classified materials.
Swalwell took a defiant tone in his statement, quoting Mark Twain as saying "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." He called on Trump to do better and be more patriotic, saying "Mr. President, do better. Be Better."
The investigation into Swalwell's alleged mortgage fraud could have significant implications for his future in Congress. If found guilty, he could face serious consequences, including removal from office or even imprisonment.
It remains to be seen how this case will unfold, but one thing is clear: the Trump administration's retribution campaign against its critics has reached new heights, and Swalwell is not alone in facing the brunt of it.
According to reports from NBC News, Swalwell, a vocal critic of Trump over the past decade, has been accused of committing mortgage and tax fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency allegedly sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi claiming that Swalwell may have engaged in these fraudulent activities, which could be worth several million dollars.
Swalwell denied any wrongdoing, stating "As the most vocal critic of Donald Trump over the last decade and as the only person who still has a surviving lawsuit against him, the only thing I am surprised about is that it took him this long to come after me." The congressman expressed his frustration with Trump's ongoing campaign to punish his enemies, saying he would not live in fear of being charged.
This latest development marks the fourth time that Democrats have faced federal investigations into alleged mortgage fraud. Other targets include Leticia James, Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, and Senator Adam Schiff. Trump has accused these individuals of committing various crimes, including tax evasion and mishandling classified materials.
Swalwell took a defiant tone in his statement, quoting Mark Twain as saying "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." He called on Trump to do better and be more patriotic, saying "Mr. President, do better. Be Better."
The investigation into Swalwell's alleged mortgage fraud could have significant implications for his future in Congress. If found guilty, he could face serious consequences, including removal from office or even imprisonment.
It remains to be seen how this case will unfold, but one thing is clear: the Trump administration's retribution campaign against its critics has reached new heights, and Swalwell is not alone in facing the brunt of it.
I don't get why politicians have to go through all this drama... like they can't just disagree without getting investigated 
. It's starting to feel like being a politician is more about survival than serving the people 
. And what's with Trump's obsession with ruining his enemies' lives? Can't he just focus on being the President instead of trying to tear others down? 
, this just goes to show you that when you're a vocal critic, especially if you've been going at the top guy for years, you're gonna get hit with all kinds of stuff 
. Eric Swalwell's got his head on straight, refusing to live in fear of being charged 
. I mean, can't Trump just focus on the issues instead of trying to silence everyone who disagrees with him? 
This retribution campaign is getting outta hand, and it's scaring a lot of people off from speaking up 
. What's next? Are we gonna see other politicians get hit with investigations just for being outspoken? 
It's not okay, man 
and i gotta say, quote from mark twain at the end is fire 
"patriotism is supporting your country all the time" 
whoever needs to be called out is fair game. this whole retribution campaign thing just feels so toxic 
I mean, it's pretty rich that Trump is accusing him of mortgage fraud when he's been the one makin all these baseless claims about Swalwell's life 
. Swalwell's response was super calm and collected, and I love how he called out Trump for not bein patriotic enough 
. It's like, dude, if you're gonna come after people, at least have the guts to do it with some dignity. This whole thing just shows how toxic this whole situation has become 
. This whole thing just stinks of politics, and not in a good way 
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. And what really gets me is that Trump is using his power to try and punish people, rather than focusing on actual issues 
. But Swalwell ain't having it 
he's been speaking out against Trump for years and now he's being targeted? It's just so unfair 
let's keep supporting Swalwell and all the other brave politicians who are standing up for what's right 
I mean, Eric Swalwell is a total stand-up guy, always speaking truth to power 
, and now he's being dragged through the mud by Trump 
? Give me a break! 
. This retribution campaign is getting creepy 
... Swalwell's right to be frustrated 
. I wish everyone would just calm down, take a deep breath, and remember that we're all Americans 
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. Swalwell sounds like a solid dude who's just trying to do his job without being harassed by the Prez 
I feel bad for Swalwell, but at the same time, if he did do something wrong, he should face consequences 
. I don't think it's fair that he's being bullied by Trump and his ppl 
. I feel bad for Swalwell, he doesn't deserve this 
. It's just so frustrating that people like Trump are using their power to bully and intimidate others who dare to speak out against them 
. And what's with all these investigations targeting Democrats? It seems like Trump just wants to intimidate them into shutting up.
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