Rep. Eric Swalwell suggests President Trump leaked the Chinese spy story in retaliation for criticizing him

Rep. Swalwell says Trump criticism behind spy story – POLITICO https://t.co/cRIV98NjQe

— John Bresnahan (@BresPolitico) December 9, 2020

John Bresnahan reports:

Following a report that linked him to an alleged Chinese spy, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suggested the information was leaked to hurt him because of his frequent and loud criticism of President Donald Trump.

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“I’ve been a critic of the president. I’ve spoken out against him. I was on both committees that worked to impeach him,” Swalwell said in an interview on Tuesday. “The timing feels like that should be looked at.”

What should be looked at is Swalwell’s seat on the Intelligence Committee.

Hey @ericswalwell – so, did you bang Fang?
You know, the Chinese spy who the news says was a bundler for you and the close friend of you and a bunch of other Democrats.
Isn’t foreign interference bad?
I think you have a lot of questions to answer.
Do it without farting.

— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) December 9, 2020

If @RepSwalwell hadn’t been banging the Chinese communist spy, he would be doing wall to wall MSNBC hits claiming that this was a Russian disinformation campaign. Instead, all he can say is “it’s classified.” No one is buying it, Eric. pic.twitter.com/1mWflFpdwF

— Arthur Schwartz (@ArthurSchwartz) December 9, 2020

Not a good look.

— Sean (@Sean_PaddyM) December 9, 2020

Is there a blue dress somewhere?

— Louise Fisher (@LouiseFisher_) December 9, 2020

Hilarious. He can’t pass the *uck this time.

— Jay (@blondieinohio) December 9, 2020

Welp, he’s guilty

— Bill (@BillMo617) December 9, 2020

These people can get away with anything as long at they blame Trump.

— AutzCast (@AutzCast) December 9, 2020

Here comes fake news to run interference for their side.

— Veteran Chump for Trump (@DanDecker16) December 9, 2020

What became of the Chinese intern placed in his office?

— Austere Mama (@1Aplus2A) December 9, 2020

He says the president is trying to make him look bad. Does he need any help with that? I don’t think so. He’s doing just fine on his own.

— AnnieK (@AnnieBanany1958) December 9, 2020

He took care of that with his presidential campaign.

You know what used to make the truth come to light? Actual journalism.

— Jonathan Laird (@jonlairdmusic) December 9, 2020

what will these losers do when they can't blame Trump for everything

— Shane Rider 🇺🇸 (@shaneriderMA) December 9, 2020

Soon Swalwell will say Trump is behind Fartgate.

— VOTE PERDUE & LOEFFLER!!!! (@BluishCheckMark) December 9, 2020

Yeah, he was compromised by a Chinese spy, BuT TrUMp is a great defense…..!!!!!

— SECRET SQUIRREL (@SecritSqrl) December 9, 2020

Are you REALLY trying to deflect Democrats falling for the ploys of Chinese Spies onto Trump?

Because honestly that's reprehensible. Even if your readers are stupid enough to believe it, you're in the wrong for perpetrating such dishonesty.

— Michael (@mcaark) December 9, 2020

Related:

Something just doesn’t SMELL right: Rep. Eric Swalwell’s connection to suspected Chinese intelligence operative pretty damn DAMNING https://t.co/QIzpHYQEMf

— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) December 8, 2020