Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., finds himself in hot water over questionable campaign payments that just don’t add up.
On Oct. 31, 2025, reports emerged highlighting a "bizarre inconsistency" in FEC filings from Swalwell for Congress and Remedy PAC, revealing over 75 payments totaling more than $360,000 to staffer Darly Meyer with varying justifications, sparking calls for an investigation into their legitimacy, as Fox News reports.
Records from Swalwell’s campaign committees, spanning back to 2021 and up to last month, show a staggering number of transactions to an individual named Darly Meyer. These disbursements, exceeding $360,000 in total, range from a mere $53 to upwards of $12,000 per payment. It’s a financial puzzle that demands clarity.
Last year alone, Meyer received over 27 payments amounting to more than $120,000. Current trends suggest he’s on track to match or exceed that figure in 2025. That’s a hefty sum for any campaign staffer, regardless of role.
The FEC documents cite a laundry list of purposes for these funds, from travel costs and car services to security duties and regular salary. Other notations include reimbursements for personal travel, event floral arrangements, and even postage. Such a scattershot approach to accounting invites suspicion.
Beyond the campaign, Meyer operates CYD Global Car Service, a North Hollywood-based luxury transport business offering chauffeured rides and corporate shuttles. This side venture adds a layer of complexity to his role with Swalwell. Are campaign funds blurring into personal enterprise?
Meyer also serves as an administrator for a Facebook group named "CaliHaitians - Haitians in Az, Ca, Nv, Hi, Or, Wa," which touts itself as a progressive hub for over 3,000 Haitian Americans. The group seeks partnerships with large organizations to bolster community ties and support Haiti’s diaspora. It’s a noble aim, but unrelated to campaign finance transparency.
Among the group’s other leaders is Guerline Jozef of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, an organization focused on challenging border policies like Title 42 and aiding unauthorized migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. While this connection isn’t directly tied to Swalwell, it paints a broader picture of Meyer’s affiliations. Context matters, even if it’s peripheral.
Fox News Digital sought answers from Swalwell’s team about Meyer’s duties and the shifting payment classifications, especially the transition from security to salary. Swalwell’s response was curt, stating, “Darly protects me and my family.” Conservatives might wonder if that’s enough to justify hundreds of thousands in expenditures.
On social media platform X, Swalwell quipped about the $350,000 spent on security, writing, “Maybe I should send [the reporter] the bill?” It’s a flippant dodge of accountability, and conservatives could argue that taxpayers deserve detailed explanations, not snark, when campaign funds are in question. Transparency isn’t a punchline.
Fox News Digital also contacted Meyer directly, only to receive a succinct, “No comment.” Meanwhile, a check of California’s Bureau of Security and Investigative Services revealed no record of Meyer holding a security license. That discrepancy alone could fuel conservative calls for stricter oversight.
Adding to the scrutiny, Hans von Spakovsky, a former FEC commissioner now with the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital, “This is the type of bizarre inconsistency that should catch the attention of the FEC.” He’s spot on, and conservatives might see this as a textbook case of bureaucratic red flags needing urgent review. Accountability isn’t optional.
Swalwell’s campaign history doesn’t help his case, with past FEC filings showing hefty spending on upscale car services, fine dining, and stays at luxury hotels in places like Dubai, Paris, Berlin, and London. Notably, in late 2023, nearly $90,000 went to travel, including stays at posh spots like 1 Hotel San Francisco and the Times Square Edition. It’s a pattern of extravagance conservatives often critique.
Further back, in 2022, over $60,000 was spent on travel in just six weeks, with $1,752 dropped at a high-end Paris hotel. In October 2023, nearly $17,000 funded a San Francisco yacht charter for fundraising. Conservatives might ask if such opulence aligns with the average voter’s priorities.
Ultimately, as reported on Oct. 31, 2025, these FEC inconsistencies could spell trouble for Swalwell, a known critic of President Donald Trump. While progressive agendas might overlook such fiscal quirks, conservatives demand answers on whether these payments serve constituents or personal convenience. The FEC should dig deeper—public trust hangs in the balance.
