As Twitchy reported earlier, Axios had a hot exclusive: a suspected Chinese intelligence operative had bundled donations for Eric Swalwell’s 2014 re-election campaign. Swalwell had said earlier that he wouldn’t be commenting on the story as he didn’t want to disclose any possibly classified information.
Yeah, that’s why.
Now Politico is reporting that Swalwell is blaming President Trump; apparently, it’s payback for his criticism of the president.
Rep. Swalwell says Trump criticism behind spy story – POLITICO https://t.co/cRIV98NjQe
— John Bresnahan (@BresPolitico) December 9, 2020
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
