Overview

• At a Hayward town hall Tuesday night, Swalwell blamed President Trump for deploying National Guard and active-duty troops in U.S. cities and described the Los Angeles mission as an abuse of authority.
• Constituents voiced anxiety about living under a “military state,” drawing historical parallels and expressing fear over democratic erosion.
• Swalwell celebrated the election of District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson, citing improved prosecution rates and stronger ties between local law enforcement and the DA’s office.
• He urged attendees to join peaceful protests like the No Kings and Labor Day rallies and to mobilize voters ahead of November’s midterm elections.
• Swalwell’s office said it plans to hold another town hall within the next quarter to maintain engagement with East Bay voters.