California Congressman Eric Swalwell (D) has found himself at the center of a viral story about gun control after suggesting on Twitter that the government could use nuclear weapons on its own people if they don’t submit to gun confiscation.
Everyone knows Democrats are all-in for gun control, but nukes? Really?
It all began when John Cardillo of Newsmax tweeted out this article about Swalwell and gun control:

So basically @RepSwalwell wants a war. Because that’s what you would get. You’re outta your fucking mind if you think I’ll give up my rights and give the gov all the power.
And it would be a short war my friend. The government has nukes. Too many of them. But they’re legit. I’m sure if we talked we could find common ground to protect our families and communities.
Then came this:

So our government would nuke its own country in order to take guns? Wow
Don’t be so dramatic. You claiming you need a gun to protect yourself against the government is ludicrous. But you seem like a reasonable person. If an assault weapons ban happens, I’m sure you’ll follow law.
Shortly after the publication of that column, he appeared on the Tucker Carlson show and things went exactly as you would probably expect. 
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