Congressman Says Republicans Criticize Trump in Gym

Congressman Eric Swalwell claims that Republicans in the private setting of a gym allow themselves to criticize Donald Trump, but are afraid to do so publicly.
Apr 26, 2026
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The report from TMZ features Swalwell«s comments about Republicans in the gym.
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TMZ.com

According to Congressman Eric Swalwell, real political conversations happen not in television broadcasts but in the gym, where Republicans quietly criticize Donald Trump between sets.

Swalwell«s social media post about working out in the congressional gym.

Swalwell, who spoke on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, said that in the congressional gym, the truth comes to the surface: Republican lawmakers are unhappy with Trump but too afraid to say it out loud, fearing his retaliation.

It may seem unbelievable, but Swalwell insists on it. He compares the situation to wrestling: as soon as the cameras are off, especially in the gym, Republicans quickly change their mask!

According to Swalwell, such behind-the-scenes conversations happen more often than it seems, hinting that the country may not be as divided as it looks — people are just too afraid of Trump!

In his social media post, Swalwell wrote: «I should be working right now, but Republicans have blocked Congress. So instead I«m pumping iron in the gym.»

The full video reportedly continues discussing gym topics: conversations about deals between congressmen, laws that are almost signed between sets, and Swalwell«s own workouts. Politics, but with a focus on results!

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