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ariesgem

(1,637 posts) Thu Nov 13, 2025, 02:40 PM Nov 13

Trump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe [View all]

Trump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe over alleged mortgage fraud

Swalwell is the latest Democrat to face mortgage fraud allegations from Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte, who sent a letter to the Justice Department on Wednesday.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna243518

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Trump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe [View all] ariesgem Nov 13 OP

Swalwell is one of the brave good guys, of course he is a target. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #1

Why is it always mortgage fraud? Retrograde Nov 13 #2

Its crime trump knows well. Never forget that every accusation is a confession. Volaris Nov 13 #4

Yep - and maybe it's a warning to other Republicans to clean up their own shit progressoid Nov 13 #5

Show us Mar-A-Lago mortgage! leftstreet Nov 14 #12

Our broken grand jury will indict him... lame54 Nov 13 #3

Pulte is pushing the charge? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 13 #6

A guilty verdict isn't the final goal. badhair77 Nov 13 #7

On Targeting Political Opponents - Statement by Representative Swalwell LetMyPeopleVote Nov 13 #8

TY for Rep Eric Swalwell's Reply! Perfect.. Cha Nov 13 #10

Intimidation and retaliation. sakabatou Nov 13 #9

MaddowBlog-Trump official refers Eric Swalwell to the Justice Dept., adding to a radical list LetMyPeopleVote Nov 14 #11