Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., sparked an online backlash with a post questioning President-elect Donald Trump's ability to lower food prices. Social media users were quick to point out that food prices have soared under President Biden's leadership.
“I don't care if Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland. I just want to know what he plans to do to lower the cost of groceries,” Rep. Swalwell wrote to X.
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Social media users were quick to point out that while Americans are struggling to buy food, the legislator's party controls the House, Senate, and White House. After the 2022 midterm elections, the Democratic Party lost its majority in the House of Representatives, but maintained its hold on the Senate.
Congressman Eric Swalwell in the Fox News studio (John Lamparski)
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Swalwell then appeared to double down on his assertion that President Trump would not lower food prices.
“It's clear, folks. Trump doesn't know how to lower the cost of groceries, so he's trying to distract you by sending kids to die fighting Canada,” Swalwell tweeted. .
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 7, 2025. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)
But this has only further angered lawmakers, with social media users complaining about the fires raging across the state, which have so far killed two people and forced thousands to evacuate. He questioned why lawmakers weren't more concerned.
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on tuesday, President Biden issues a statement Reporting on deadly wildfires and announcing that FEMA has approved grants to help fight this inferno.
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“I am frequently briefed on the wildfires in West Los Angeles,” Biden said. “My team and I are in contact with state and local officials and are responding to any federal efforts necessary to contain the deadly Pacific Palisades Fire.” We are providing assistance.” statement.
Trump's team did not respond to requests for comment.
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