Eric Swalwell
"We must stop this lawless president from tearing down our democracy," the former Democratic 2020 candidate wrote in an op-ed for NBC News.
But the president didn't remain angry at the widely watched conservative network for long.
The California congressman, who tried to distinguish himself in a crowded Democratic primary field, said he'll focus on being reelected to the House.
The former vice president's critics say this one line could come to define him and his campaign.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The California senator told her fellow candidates that “America does not want to witness a food fight.”
The calls threatening Cory Booker, Eric Swalwell and Rashida Tlaib came days after Trump posted an attack tweet showing Rep. Ilhan Omar and 9/11 footage.
Sanders hosted a wildly popular town hall on the network Monday night.
The San Francisco Bay Area representative will be one of the youngest candidates in the crowded race.
“I’m surprised I survived it too,” joked California Democrat Eric Swalwell.
California Congressman Eric Swalwell responds to President Trump's first address to Congress, likening the remarks to "a bunch of tweets."