U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy simply unleashed political hellfire on California Democrat Eric Swalwell after Swalwell deleted a snarky publish slamming Duffy’s response to the violent anti-ICE riots that paralyzed elements of Los Angeles and left taxpayers with a cleanup invoice north of $30 million.
The unique firestorm started when Secretary Duffy slammed LA Mayor Karen Bass on X for “pathetic management” in the course of the current coordinated riots that compelled bus routes and practice traces to close down throughout the town, leaving hardworking Angelenos stranded — all whereas the novel mob vandalized property and clashed with regulation enforcement.
“@MayorOfLA’s pathetic management left hardworking Angelenos completely stranded in the course of the anti-ICE riots!” Duffy posted.
“(Now I hear taxpayers are going to foot the $30M+ invoice to scrub up her mess too!) Not one purple cent from @USDOT! Thank God @realDonaldTrump stepped in when he did!”
Duffy then demanded solutions from each the mayor and Metro Los Angeles, warning that their failed management was a preview of the catastrophe awaiting in the course of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer time Olympics, each of which LA is scheduled to host.
.@MayorOfLA’s pathetic management left hardworking Angelenos completely stranded in the course of the anti-ICE riots! (Now I hear taxpayers are going to foot the $30M+ invoice to scrub up her mess too!) Not one purple cent from @USDOT!
Thank God @realdonaldtrump stepped in when he did!
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) June 27, 2025
Swalwell, ever the lapdog for California’s failed institution, jumped in — solely to fall flat on his face.
“Hey Einstein — your dipshit president spent $134 million and relying on sending the Nationwide Guard to do nothing,” Swalwell wrote. “They’re nonetheless in LA and there’s nothing for them to do. Sit this one out.”
However Duffy didn’t sit something out.
The truth is, he lit up Swalwell with a brutal political takedown.
“Did you delete this tweet as a result of Fang Fang wrote it?
I do know California politicians are execs at burning taxpayer money however President Trump shouldn’t be going to let your paid activists destroy LA. Working class Individuals – particularly enterprise homeowners – are completely satisfied the Nat’l Guard is there.
Because you’re now a price range hawk, let’s discuss concerning the $16 BILLION your state wasted on a excessive pace rail to nowhere! Californians are sick of paying to your scams whilst you let mobs torch their cities.”
Did you delete this tweet as a result of Fang Fang wrote it?
I do know California politicians are execs at burning taxpayer money however President Trump shouldn’t be going to let your paid activists destroy LA. Working class Individuals – particularly enterprise homeowners – are completely satisfied the Nat’l Guard is… pic.twitter.com/o1MY8iq4c6
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) June 27, 2025