Swalwell's Campaign Criticized for Lavish Spending Amid Personal Debt

Federal Election Commission filings show over $100,000 spent on luxury items in the last quarter of 2023, raising questions about spending priorities.

• Rep. Eric Swalwell's reelection campaign has been criticized for its lavish spending on luxury items and services, despite the congressman's significant personal debt.
• Federal Election Commission filings reveal Swalwell's campaign spent over $100,000 on luxury hotels, yacht services, gourmet restaurants, and air travel in the last quarter of 2023.
• Swalwell's personal financial disclosures show he has between $30,002 and $100,000 in credit card debt and over $50,000 in student loans, on a congressional salary of $174,000 plus consulting income.
• The campaign's expenditures include stays at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, tickets to sporting events including the Super Bowl, and nearly $17,000 on yacht rentals for fundraising.
• Critics question the campaign's spending priorities, especially given Swalwell's vocal opposition to former President Donald Trump and advocacy for gun control.

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