U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy just unleashed political hellfire on California Democrat Eric Swalwell after Swalwell deleted a snarky post slamming Duffy’s response to the violent anti-ICE riots that paralyzed parts of Los Angeles and left taxpayers with a cleanup bill north of $30 million.
The original firestorm began when Secretary Duffy slammed LA Mayor Karen Bass on X for “pathetic leadership” during the recent coordinated riots that forced bus routes and train lines to shut down across the city, leaving hardworking Angelenos stranded — all while the radical mob vandalized property and clashed with law enforcement.
“@MayorOfLA’s pathetic leadership left hardworking Angelenos totally stranded during the anti-ICE riots!” Duffy posted.
“(Now I hear taxpayers are going to foot the $30M+ bill to clean up her mess too!) Not one red cent from @USDOT! Thank God @realDonaldTrump stepped in when he did!”
Duffy then demanded answers from both the mayor and Metro Los Angeles, warning that their failed leadership was a preview of the disaster awaiting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics, both of which LA is scheduled to host.
.@MayorOfLA’s pathetic leadership left hardworking Angelenos totally stranded during the anti-ICE riots! (Now I hear taxpayers are going to foot the $30M+ bill to clean up her mess too!) Not one red cent from @USDOT!
Thank God @realdonaldtrump stepped in when he did!
On… https://t.co/x27Ay1RgDp
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) June 27, 2025
Swalwell, ever the lapdog for California’s failed establishment, jumped in — only to fall flat on his face.
“Hey Einstein — your dipshit president spent $134 million and counting on sending the National Guard to do nothing,” Swalwell wrote. “They’re still in LA and there’s nothing for them to do. Sit this one out.”
But Duffy didn’t sit anything out.
In fact, he lit up Swalwell with a brutal political takedown.
“Did you delete this tweet because Fang Fang wrote it?
I know California politicians are pros at burning taxpayer cash but President Trump is not going to let your paid activists destroy LA. Working class Americans – especially business owners – are happy the Nat’l Guard is there.
Since you’re now a budget hawk, let’s talk about the $16 BILLION your state wasted on a high speed rail to nowhere! Californians are sick of paying for your scams while you let mobs torch their cities.”
Did you delete this tweet because Fang Fang wrote it?
I know California politicians are pros at burning taxpayer cash but President Trump is not going to let your paid activists destroy LA. Working class Americans – especially business owners – are happy the Nat’l Guard is… pic.twitter.com/o1MY8iq4c6
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) June 27, 2025
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