Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has blamed “Republican liars” for the country having to endure the continuing Omicron-fueled surge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swalwell made the remark in a tweet on Friday after the House Judiciary Committee Republicans‘ account tweeted, then deleted a spurious suggestion that the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots don’t “work.” The five-term Democrat insisted that Americans dealing with the consequences of the raging pandemic as the new year quickly approached should “look no farther” than Republicans promoting misinformation.
“As we end 2021, mired in a deadly pandemic, you should know who has prolonged it,” Swalwell tweeted. “THESE GUYS. Republican liars. Your vacation cancelled. Your kids back to virtual learning. And back to masks everywhere. For blame look no farther than #TheseGuys.”Newsweek Newsletter sign-up >
The deleted tweet from the GOP committee members asked, “If the booster shots work, why don’t they work?” Although the basis for the Republicans questioning the efficacy of the boosters was not entirely clear, the claim that they do not work appeared to be a comment on a premise that is unsupported by facts.
No serious medical experts have claimed that COVID-19 vaccines or booster shots are 100 percent effective in stopping transmission of the virus. Instead, experts have argued that the shots are effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and reducing the severity of illness in those who get it—claims that have been backed up by research.
Booster shots have been recommended because the efficacy of the vaccines wane over time and because research has shown that variants like Omicron and Delta have partial, but not complete, resistance to the vaccines. The boosters are especially important to help reduce the quick spread of the Omicron variant, which is more resistant than previous strains of the virus.Newsweek subscription offers >
Newsweek reached out to the office of Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, for comment.
In addition to the deleted tweet baselessly questioning whether COVID-19 booster shots work, the Republican committee members have in recent days tweeted or shared several messages blaming Democrats and President Joe Biden for the current state of the pandemic.
The GOP committee members’ account echoed a tweet from Jordan by blasting the president for having “failed” because he “didn’t shut down the virus,” in reference to an October 2020 tweet from Biden campaigning on the promise that he would “shut down the virus” instead of the country or the economy.
Jordan, who recovered from a bout of COVID-19 last summer after repeatedly arguing against preventive measures like mask wearing and social distancing, also questioned whether Democrats truly believed “that wearing a piece of cloth on your face would fix everything” in a tweet on Thursday.
It is not clear that any notable Democratic lawmakers have claimed that mask wearing alone would spell the end of the pandemic, although prominent members of both major parties have advocated mask wearing as a measure to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suggested that people wear masks indoors, especially while transmission levels are high. A CDC analysis cites 18 different studies while concluding that “data support community masking to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2,” the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Original Article: Congressman Eric Swalwell Blames ‘Republican Liars’ for Prolonged COVID Misery (newsweek.com)
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Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and his like , i.e Democrats, is why all this is going wrong with our Country. Until we get this do nothing but spend, spend Democratic Party out of office, things will not change. They are the most generous Party……with other peoples money.
The problem is that Eric Swalwell sleeper with a CCP and probably spilled Classified Information to her when he was a Sleep. Seawall needs to be Tried for TREASON and face PIRSON Time or Worse.
i,am sure swallowells gook girlfriend did all the swallowing while he was being a traitor to america
YES ! He is as WORTHLESS as TITS on a BORE !!
Another red Chinese spy, collaborator.. with freedom comes traitors,treason, LIARS, NOTICE WHEN THOSE WHO TAKE POWER FROM THE PEOPLE, ALWAYS. END UP ON THE GALLOWS. WE HAVE A HUGE GROUP PROCLAIMING CATHOLIC. LOOK AT WHO THE NWO PLACED AS POPE. A BLONDE HAIRED BLUE EYED NAZI OUT OF ARGENTINE. NO ONE SEES THE Galactic SCOPE OF THE NWO. WE AND THE RUSDIANS STOPPED THEM IN WW1 WW2 NOW THEY HAVE IN PLACE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HATERS INCLUDING THE LEGIDLATURE AND THE PRESIDENCY OF THE USA. THEY ASSUME THEY WILL WIN THIS TIME.. WRONG!
Hang him HIGH !
Duh !
Who/what is Eric Swalwell again?
Hey SWALLOWS WELL why don’t you watch Rand Paul and Chip Roy tear apart your Lying scumbag FAKECHI on covid Hanging the treasonous bunch of you would be to swift. I think stoning you and the gang in front of the Lincoln Memorial would be more fitting.
Eric, why don’t you go back to sleeping with the Chinese spy instead of conjuring up your preposterous stories.
Yes ! Hes a great example to the Greatest Country in the World.
Why would anyone believe anything Swallwell says after sleeping with the enemy and not being held accountable by his own party. Hope he pays the price when he is up for re-election.
Hang him HIGH !
Yes ! Hes a great example to the Greatest Country in the World.
shallow head=POS
This is what happens when no good piece of shit traitors like Swalwell are put into positions of power. This no good SOB belongs at the end of a noose like any other traitor.
Maybe “Little Ewic” could take a look at conservative ran states like Florida. Only shut down two weeks in 2020 and mask mandates the first two weeks…no mask mandates, all businesses open and school kids IN SCHOOL with no masks. 1 in a million kids get covid but they must get the jab…seems like the liberal commies are up to something evil? I say yes.
Just amazed that a scumbag like this can be a member of congress. No morals, zero class and brains typical liberal moron.
Swalwell is granny nancys’ baby boy! He can do no wrong in her eyes! He should be booted along with shifty liar schiff, and THEY are on the national security commission? Where is the justice that they remain in their jobs?
I can’t believe this worthless idiot even dares to show his ugly face in public after all the crap he’s pulled. He only seems to wear a mask when he’s trying to make an impression for the camera. I’ve seen several pictures of this piece of crap without a mask. Besides, we know the reason this virus spread was due to all the illegals the democrat party allowed to invade our country. No covid test or vaccine for them was needed, they weren’t staying long! Geez, what a freaking joke this administration is!
Remember the Old Days?? If anyone even spoke to a Commie they were Booted out of the U.S.
or worse!
How do U know U COMMIE SPY.! SWALWELL is to be BLAMED for Releasing CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the ENEMY ???? !! And needs to be Hung for TREASON !