Swalwell criticized on social media for questioning Trump's plan to reduce grocery prices.

'I don't care about Trump's Greenland purchase plans. What I want to know is how he'll reduce grocery prices,' Swalwell writes on X.

Swalwell criticized on social media for questioning Trump's plan to reduce grocery prices.
Swalwell criticized on social media for questioning Trump's plan to reduce grocery prices.

President Biden's leadership led to an increase in food prices, which Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., pointed out in a post that questioned President-elect Trump's ability to bring down grocery prices.

Rep. Swalwell wrote on X that he is not concerned about Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland, but rather wants to know what actions he will take to reduce the cost of groceries.

The Democrats retained control of the Senate despite losing the House to Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections.

Representative Eric Swalwell at Planet Chronicle Studio
Rep. Eric Swalwell at Planet Chronicle Studio (John Lamparski)

Trump will not lower grocery prices, Swalwell later reiterated.

"Trump is clueless about reducing grocery costs, so he's diverting attention by sending kids to fight Canada," Swalwell tweeted.

Trump speaking at MAL
President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

The congressman's actions sparked more anger among social media users, who questioned why he was not more concerned about the fires in his state that had resulted in two deaths and forced thousands to evacuate their homes.

On Tuesday, President Biden made a statement about the deadly wildfires and announced that FEMA had approved a grant to aid in fighting the blaze.

Donald Trump Jr. and others in Greenland
Donald Trump Jr. is shown after arriving in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan. 7, 2025. (EMIL STACH/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden stated that he is frequently updated on the wildfires in west Los Angeles and has offered federal assistance to help suppress the Pacific Palisades fire.

The Trump team has not responded to a request for comment.

by Rachel Wolf

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