California Democrat Eric Swalwall

 

Yet again, a high profile politician who joined the Democrats’ years-long lawfare against President Donald Trump has been referred to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution.

This time it’s California Democrat Eric Swalwall, who schemed with others in a failed impeach-and-remove campaign against Trump. He’s facing alleged tax and mortgage fraud charges,

Already, there have been cases filed against multiple politicians who attacked Trump through that lawfare, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, who campaigned for office on a promise to “get” Trump. She then accused him of mis-valuing his properties in a case in which the “victims” were happy with the results and wanted to do more business with Trump. An appeals court tossed the resulting unconstitutional penalty.

Also a defendant is fired FBI chief James Comey, whose charges stem from his alleged lies to Congress about leaking secret information to the media. He also prominently posted – just weeks ago – an “86-47” message online, claiming he found seashells in that configuration. The “86” designation was understood to mean end, or get rid of, and “47” is because Trump is the 47th president, after being 45 as well, of course.

The claims against Swalwell come from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, who brought allegations against James as well other Trump detractors, California Democrat Adam Schiff as well as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

The allegations often stem from the individuals’ own claims on federal paperwork, such as designating a home as a primary residence, when it’s not, in order to get getter mortgage terms.

James had been indicted on one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements to a financial institution last month and pleaded not guilty. James’ attorneys have argued the case is politically motivated, saying the administration is targeting her for her role in bringing civil fraud charges against President Trump in New York.

Pulte accused Cook of making misrepresentations on mortgage documents.

🚨 BREAKING: Disgraced Rep. Eric Swalwell has been referred to the DOJ for potential CRIMINAL CHARGES after evidence of mortgage fraud was found by FHFA Chair Bill @Pulte, per NBC

Swalwell not only committed mortgage fraud — he deemed himself INELIGIBLE to be a member of… pic.twitter.com/6jNvQH4RVA

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 13, 2025

Swalwell immediately claimed to have been the “most vocal critic of Donald Trump over the last decade.”

He claimed he would not stop speaking.

On Targeting Political Opponents – Statement by Representative Swalwell pic.twitter.com/mEAGyBXqF7

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) November 13, 2025

Swalwell, in fact, has repeatedly been the aggressor against Trump, suing him in 2021 over the Capitol riot that year.

He claimed then that the president incited the violence, an allegation that has failed in other forums.

It was only a day earlier that WND had reported on a columnist’s conclusion that Swalwell apparently has no residence in California, which he represents, possibly running afoul of legal requirements.

It is columnist Joel Gilbert who charged that Swalwell, who has been criticized in recent years for his “alleged ties to the Chinese spy ‘Fang Fang,'” and his “removal from the House Intelligence Committee over national security concerns,” might be in serious trouble.

It’s because Swalwell, on legal documents, formally has declared that his Washington, D.C., property is his “principal residence.” That affirmation comes on his public Deed of Trust for his home.

He made that statement as a condition for a loan on the property.

He apparently has no residence listed, either as owned or rented by him, in California, the report said.

“Under Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, members of Congress must be ‘inhabitants’ of the state they represent at the time of their election,” Gilbert wrote. “In California, maintaining this inhabitancy means holding tangible, verifiable ties to the state, such as owning or renting a residence, registering to vote, paying state income taxes, and possessing a California driver’s license.”

In fact, the California Elections Code insists a domicile is “the place in which his or her habitation is fixed” and “the place where a person intends to return and remain.”

The report explained, “If Swalwell’s true domicile is in Washington, DC, the city where he has declared his principal residence, he may no longer meet the basic requirement of being a California ‘inhabitant.’ Public records searches have not revealed any home ownership or lease under Eric Swalwell’s name in California.”

The report noted, “Failure to maintain a legitimate residence in California could expose Swalwell to legal, ethical, and electoral repercussions. A false declaration of residency risks tax violations, misrepresentation to lenders, and challenges to his eligibility for re-election.”