In a twist that has added fuel to the partisan fire, recent data appears to contradict a controversial

claim made by Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell. Earlier this month, Swalwell asserted that

no president in history had experienced more plane crashes in their first month in office than President

Donald Trump. However, figures obtained from the Department of Transportation suggest

a very different story—one that seems to favor the former president.

The Spark of a Controversy
Eric Swalwell, a representative from California known for his outspoken criticism

of the Trump administration, recently took to social media with a bold statement.

On February 17, he tweeted that “no president has had more planes crash in their

first month in office than Donald Trump.” This assertion, which quickly garnered

attention and millions of views on X, was aimed at casting Trump in a negative light

by associating his early tenure with a high number of aviation accidents.

Swalwell’s claim was not just a throwaway comment—it was meant to underline his

broader critique of Trump’s leadership and safety protocols. However, while the comment

resonated with his followers, it also raised eyebrows among those who had been tracking aviation safety records.