Democrat Eric Swalwell faces a federal probe into alleged mortgage fraud, with the investigation reportedly originating from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. According to sources, Swalwell may have declared his primary residence as Washington D.C., potentially worth millions of dollars in tax benefits, while also taking out loans and refinancing properties.
Swalwell, who has been vocal about his criticism of former President Donald Trump, has taken a defiant stance on the matter, saying "As the most vocal critic of Donald Trump over the last decade... I am surprised it took him this long to come after me." The Democratic congressman is the latest in a string of high-profile targets of Trump's retribution campaign, which has seen numerous officials face allegations of mortgage and tax fraud.
In a statement, Swalwell vowed not to live in fear, citing Mark Twain's famous quote that "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." The FBI director under Trump, James Comey, was previously indicted for allegedly making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. Other targets of Trump's campaign include former national security adviser John Bolton, who was charged with mishandling classified materials.
Swalwell is reportedly being investigated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency in connection with potential mortgage and tax fraud. The investigation alleges that Swalwell declared his primary residence as Washington D.C., potentially worth millions of dollars in tax benefits, while also taking out loans and refinancing properties.
Swalwell, who has been vocal about his criticism of former President Donald Trump, has taken a defiant stance on the matter, saying "As the most vocal critic of Donald Trump over the last decade... I am surprised it took him this long to come after me." The Democratic congressman is the latest in a string of high-profile targets of Trump's retribution campaign, which has seen numerous officials face allegations of mortgage and tax fraud.
In a statement, Swalwell vowed not to live in fear, citing Mark Twain's famous quote that "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." The FBI director under Trump, James Comey, was previously indicted for allegedly making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. Other targets of Trump's campaign include former national security adviser John Bolton, who was charged with mishandling classified materials.
Swalwell is reportedly being investigated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency in connection with potential mortgage and tax fraud. The investigation alleges that Swalwell declared his primary residence as Washington D.C., potentially worth millions of dollars in tax benefits, while also taking out loans and refinancing properties.
This whole thing is like a big ol' ball of tangled threads 
just waiting to be unraveled... I mean, if Swalwell did declare his DC place as primary residence for tax purposes, that's some pretty shady stuff 
And now he's playing the patriotism card, saying Trump would come after him? 
Like, Eric, buddy, you've been making a name for yourself as a Trump critic, but this isn't exactly what I'd call "living in fear" of the guy... it's more like playing a game of risk, and if he gets caught, well, that's just bad karma 
What do people really think about this? Do they believe Swalwell is telling the truth, or is he trying to spin this whole thing to get sympathy points from his base? 
I think this is a total red flag for Eric Swalwell!!! He's trying to make a big deal about Trump targeting him but honestly it just looks like he's got some serious house issues 
. The FBI was already looking into him, but I guess this probe from the FHFA takes it to a whole new level 
. I'm not saying he's guilty or anything (although that quote about patriotism does sound kinda... suspicious), but I do think we should be keeping an eye on this one 
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. I feel bad for Swalwell, he's going through a tough time right now.
. I mean, who tries to take advantage of tax loopholes like this? It's not like he was trying to help his constituents or anything... 
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& he got loanz too, like wut's wrong wit dat? 
. What's next, is everyone going to start accusing each other of fake news and deep state conspiracies? 
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! like he's all about critiquing trump but can't even get his own finances right lol. it's wild how some ppl get away with all sorts of stuff when they're in power and others get pinched for the same crimes 
. btw, what's up with trump's retribution campaign tho? it's like he's trying to make everyone else look bad while he's the one who's shady 
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I'm just worried that this is going to get ugly and affect people's lives. Did we really need a "retribution campaign" from the former president? It seems like there should be better ways to handle disagreements...
. I don't think it's fair that he's being scrutinized when Trump himself has had some pretty shady stuff come out against him 
This whole thing is getting messy! I'm not surprised that Trump's retribution campaign has landed on Eric Swalwell's doorstep. It seems like everyone who's been vocal about Trump's policies or actions is suddenly under investigation 
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