Staff Reports
Democrats never miss an opportunity to shout about the supposed dangers of political witch hunts, but Representative Eric Swalwell is shattering any illusion of principled restraint. In a series of recent interviews and public remarks, Swalwell made it clear that if Democrats regain control of Congress, they intend to weaponize the government—not just against Trump administration officials, but also against private citizens, businesses, schools, and law firms that dared to do business with President Trump or support his policies.
It’s not an innuendo; it’s a public promise. Swalwell plainly declared that “accountability is coming,” vowing to rain down subpoenas and investigations on anyone associated with Trump. This isn’t about addressing real crimes—it’s about using the machinery of Congress for intimidation and deterrence. Such threats mark a chilling escalation: not only are political adversaries fair game, but so too are organizations and individuals simply for their associations, with the aim of “deterring people from doing more deals” with those holding conservative views.
🚨 Eric Swalwell just threatened to target private citizens working with the Trump admin if Democrats take back power:
"We will subpoena the DOJ, but also private actors… college campuses, entertainment companies, law firms."pic.twitter.com/qWqB9gYMlX
— CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) September 29, 2025
This is pure political vengeance under the guise of justice. Swalwell’s rhetoric exposes a double standard that’s become all too common: Democrats, who endlessly whined about Trump’s supposed politicization of the Department of Justice, now openly campaign on plans to do the same and more. It’s not about justice or the rule of law—it’s about silencing dissent, punishing opposition, and ensuring that anyone who doesn’t toe the liberal line faces career-ruining investigations.
Swalwell’s calls for punishing not just government officials but also private entities represent a fundamental attack on freedom of thought and association. The Democrats' planned crusade isn’t about protecting democracy—it’s about creating a climate of fear to crush future conservative activism. If allowed to proceed, this dangerous precedent will haunt every American who values liberty and open political debate.
When political parties campaign on punishing their rivals and intimidating ordinary Americans into silence, democracy itself is at risk. Swalwell and his fellow partisans are signaling that, under their leadership, freedom of thought and allegiance is conditional—punishable if it align with the “wrong” side. Every American who cares about civil liberty, due process, and the First Amendment should view this with alarm.
