Eric Swalwell Says Military Can Be a 'Check' on Donald Trump to 'Save Us'

Military members privately confide in a congressman - allegedly they’re prepared to stand against Trump if it comes down to it

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell says that members of the military are privately telling him they are ready to act as a “check” on President Donald Trump. They say they’re prepared to refuse orders they think are illegal. Swalwell, who is running for Governor of California right now, made these comments while talking about a big controversy around a recent video released by Democratic lawmakers. According to Fox News, this whole situation started w…

Eric Swalwell says military can ‘check’ Donald Trump’s actions

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell claimed that members of the military are telling him they can be a "check" on President Donald Trump following a video of six Democratic lawmakers calling for service members to resist "illegal orders."

Eric Swalwell Claims Members of U.S Military Told Him They Would ‘Save Us’ from Trump

California gubernatorial candidate and Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has claimed that service members have privately told him they view themselves as a potential “check” on President Donald Trump and are prepared to "save us" from the commander-in-chief. The post Eric Swalwell Claims Members of U.S Military Told Him They Would ‘Save Us’ from Trump appeared first on Slay News.

Swalwell Doubles Down, Claims To Be In Talks With 'Seditious' Military Personnel

California gubernatorial hopeful Eric Swalwell is leaning on a stunning claim as he fights for relevance back home, saying members of the U.S. military are quietly positioning themselves as a “check” on President Donald Trump. Swalwell made the eyebrow-raising assertion on Don Lemon’s show Monday while trying to defend a controversial video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging troops to “refuse illegal orders” from Trump. The Department of …

Eric Swalwell says military can be a ‘check’ on Donald Trump to ‘save us’

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell claimed that members of the U.S. military have told him they can serve as a constitutional safeguard against President Donald Trump. The California […]

Swalwell Claims Military Can Check Trump’s Power

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) stated during a recent media appearance that members of the U.S. military have expressed to him that they see themselves as a constitutional “check” on President Trump. His remarks come as concerns mount over political rhetoric involving the role of the Armed Forces in civilian government. Speaking on The Don Lemon Show, Swalwell said that servicemembers have told him privately they are prepared to act if President Trum…