Swalwell says 'I fully expect' to be prosecuted over criticism of Trump administration [View all]
Source: The Hill
09/25/25 7:07 PM ET
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), a vocal critic of President Trump, said Thursday he “fully” expects to be prosecuted by the Trump administration over his criticism but said he refuses to shy away from exercising his right to free speech.
“I’m ready for it. I fully expect it,” Swalwell said on “CNN News Central,” when asked if he’s concerned that “down the road you may be prosecuted for your criticisms of this White House.”
Swalwell noted that FBI Director Kash Patel previously wrote a book in which he listed 60 individuals he described as “government gangsters” and said should be investigated. Swalwell and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) — who previously served alongside each other in the House — were named “at the very top” of the list “as the two worst,” Swalwell said.
But Swalwell said he’s not going to be intimidated by the Trump administration. “Adam Schiff is under investigation now, so, I’m ready for it. I expect it, but I’m not going to flinch. I’m not hiding under the bed. I’m not going to shrink because that’s the aim. That’s why they do this, is they hope that dissent and oversight goes away.”
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