Fact Check: "Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) addressed a crowd of 'No Kings' protesters and declared, 'Trump has to go!'"
What We Know
The claim suggests that Representative Eric Swalwell made a statement regarding Donald Trump at a "No Kings" protest. However, the evidence does not support this assertion. Swalwell did speak at a protest related to the "No Kings" campaign, which criticizes perceived authoritarianism in Trump's presidency, but there is no record of him explicitly stating, "Trump has to go!" during that event (source-1, source-2).
Instead, Swalwell's recent public comments have primarily focused on immigration policies and other issues during his "Hike with Your Rep" event in Castro Valley, where he criticized Trump's immigration policies and discussed due process (source-4).
Analysis
The claim appears to be a misrepresentation of Swalwell's actual statements and the context in which they were made. While he did participate in a "No Kings" protest, the specific quote attributed to him does not appear in any credible reports or recordings from that event. The sources that mention Swalwell's involvement in the protest do not provide any direct quotes or context that would confirm he called for Trump to "go" (source-3).
Additionally, the reliability of the sources varies. The first source is an opinion piece that discusses the "No Kings" campaign but does not provide direct quotes from Swalwell. The second source is a video that does not contain the alleged quote. The third source is a social media post that lacks substantial context or verification. The fourth source provides a more detailed account of Swalwell's recent public engagements, focusing on immigration rather than the "No Kings" protest (source-4).
Given the lack of credible evidence supporting the claim and the context of Swalwell's actual statements, it is reasonable to conclude that the claim is misleading.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that Rep. Eric Swalwell addressed a crowd of "No Kings" protesters and declared, "Trump has to go!" is not supported by credible evidence. While Swalwell did participate in a protest related to the "No Kings" campaign, there is no verified record of him making that specific statement. His recent public comments have focused on other issues, particularly immigration policies, rather than a direct call for Trump's removal.
