For years, Americans have watched an infuriating charade in Washington: politicians who loudly demand investigations and accountability for their opponents while seemingly operating above the law themselves. The performative fury, the grandstanding press conferences, the endless calls for justice – all while their own houses remain deliberately ignored. Here’s the thing that really burns: we all knew it was theater. Now, as the Trump administration begins its work of restoring equal justice, those who threw the most stones may find their own glass houses shattering.
The latest example of this phenomenon involves a particularly vocal Trump critic who spent years pushing debunked conspiracy theories about Russian collusion. While demanding endless investigations into the former president, this same politician now finds himself the subject of a criminal probe that raises serious questions about financial fraud and abuse of public trust. The establishment media won’t tell you this part: he hasn’t even denied it.
From ‘Fox News’:
The Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has opened a probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., over alleged mortgage fraud, Fox News has confirmed.
In response, Swalwell said he was not surprised to be targeted by Trump and vowed to keep speaking out while pursuing his lawsuit. ”
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 California lawmaker said…
The probe, which was first reported by NBC, will investigate allegations of millions of dollars in loans and refinancing were based on Swalwell declaring that his primary residence was in Washington, D.C., a person familiar with the referral told the news organization.
Notice what’s missing from Swalwell’s defiant response? Any actual denial of the allegations. Not a word. Instead of proclaiming innocence, the congressman immediately plays the victim card, comparing himself to other targets of investigation while conveniently ignoring the documented concerns that triggered this probe. Classic move from the playbook, right?
The Allegations Mount
The investigation centers on millions of dollars in loans and refinancing that Swalwell allegedly obtained by falsely claiming his primary residence was in Washington, D.C. Federal Housing Agency director Bill Pulte sent a criminal referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi detailing potential false or misleading statements on loan documents. The scope extends beyond simple mortgage fraud. We’re talking possible tax fraud at the state level and insurance fraud too.
This isn’t Swalwell’s first dance with financial irregularities. Recent FEC filings revealed over $360,000 in questionable payments to a single staffer. The explanations? Bizarre and inconsistent, ranging from “security services” to – get this – “event flowers.” Event flowers! The congressman’s campaign has also reported extensive luxury travel to international destinations like Dubai, Paris, and London. Meanwhile, his California constituents can’t afford groceries.
A History of Hypocrisy
The irony here could choke a horse. This is the same congressman who spent years between 2017 and 2019 insisting there was “strong evidence” of Trump-Russia collusion. Remember those breathless CNN appearances? The dramatic pauses before revealing absolutely nothing? Both the Mueller Report and the Durham investigation thoroughly debunked every single claim he made. Zero evidence. Zilch.
Even now, while under criminal investigation himself, Swalwell maintains his January 6 lawsuit against Trump. Think about that audacity. The congressman who demanded accountability for others now cries political persecution when facing his own potential crimes. His Democratic colleagues rush to his defense – Adam Schiff calls it a “meritless attack.” That’s rich coming from Schiff, who peddled false intelligence claims throughout the Russia hoax.
California’s Corruption Problem
Here’s where it gets truly absurd: Swalwell is reportedly eyeing a run for California governor. While under federal investigation for fraud. The prospect of someone facing criminal charges leading America’s largest state reveals everything about the Democratic Party’s accountability crisis. They preach ethics and transparency while elevating politicians with serious ethical clouds.
But Swalwell fits right into California’s political culture. Democratic leaders have presided over unprecedented corruption and mismanagement. The wildfire response failures. The homelessness explosion. The mass exodus of businesses and taxpayers. Yet these same politicians keep enriching themselves and their allies. It’s not incompetence – it’s a business model.
For too long, a different standard of justice has applied to political elites who wrap themselves in the right partisan flag. Swalwell’s predicament represents something bigger than one congressman’s potential crimes. It symbolizes the end of the two-tier justice system that allowed certain politicians to act with impunity while weaponizing law enforcement against their opponents. The reckoning has arrived.
Key Takeaways
- Rep. Eric Swalwell faces a federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud involving millions in questionable loans
- The California Democrat offered no denial, instead claiming political persecution while maintaining his lawsuit against Trump
- FEC filings reveal $360,000+ in suspicious campaign payments alongside luxury international travel
- Swalwell’s investigation symbolizes the end of two-tier justice for political elites
Sources: Fox News, KTVU FOX 2
