It’s no secret that Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is not a fan of President Donald Trump, or any Republican for that matter. In fact, most of his X feed is filled with incendiary comments scolding the president, his policies, or congressional Republicans. Typically, Swalwell’s commentary has always been laced with a sarcastic, obnoxious tone. Recently, however, the California congressman has resorted to lying about Trump and crime rates in Washington, D.C. 

On Aug. 27, at 10:50 p.m., Swalwell posted on his personal X account that crime has risen in the nation’s capital since Trump deployed the National Guard there.