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Explore the Tweets They Didn't Want You to See

Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office.

Politwoops tracks deleted tweets by public officials, including people currently in office and candidates for office. If you think we're missing someone, please email us with their name, state, political party, office they hold or are seeking and, of course, their Twitter handle.

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donboyajian (D-N.Y.)
@donboyajian

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

So sorry to hear about the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Deleted after 2 hours at 4:56 PM on 17 Apr 18.

AndrewLearned (D-Fla.)
@AndrewLearned

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

Guess who just ordered a @KathyCastorFL burger! @FordsGarage https://t.co/5BDpfVWYzZ

Deleted after 3 hours at 6:08 PM on 17 Apr 18.

DrEricDing (D-Pa.)
@DrEricDing

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

I am proud to announce that I recently received the endorsement of 314 Action! They are members of the STEM community, grassroots supporters, and political activists who believe in science and are committed to electing more STEM candidates to Congress. ht

Deleted after 47 seconds at 5:54 PM on 17 Apr 18.

nadeemtron (D-Mass.)
@nadeemtron

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

Pretty sure the IRS online submission is down on tax day. If the professor is 15 minutes late to class, you don't have to pay taxes, right? Conditionally speaking.

Deleted after 43 seconds at 6:14 PM on 17 Apr 18.

AndyThorburnCA (D-Calif.)
@AndyThorburnCA

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The #GOPTaxScam is a perfect example of a reverse robin hood taxation: taking from the poor and giving to the rich. The moral bankruptcy of Trump and the @GOP is immeasurable.

Deleted after 5 minutes at 6:22 PM on 17 Apr 18.

MayorBowser (D-D.C.)
@MayorBowser

LIVE from @DCPoliceDept 4th District Percent, announcing the closure in a homicide case. https://t.co/uEGLtOWjxX

Deleted after 1 minute at 6:33 PM on 17 Apr 18.

MayorBowser (D-D.C.)
@MayorBowser

LIVE from @DCPoliceDept 4th District Percent, announcing the closure in a homicide case. https://t.co/FyLv5n9UnV

Deleted after 9 minutes at 6:42 PM on 17 Apr 18.

SenTinaSmith (D-Minn.)
@SenTinaSmith

Over the weekend, Sun Country Airlines effectively abandoned hundreds of travelers who were trying to fly back to MN—some of whom are still stranded. They’ve had to rebook themselves & spend hundreds, or even thousands, to get home. Immediately, I too

Deleted after 34 seconds at 3:45 PM on 17 Apr 18.

SenTinaSmith (D-Minn.)
@SenTinaSmith

I led the charge pressing @USDOT to make sure that our airline cancellation policies prevent this from happening again. But Sun Country stranded its customers, and they have to make things right. https://t.co/dHaX4Bv0ZX

Deleted after 26 seconds at 3:45 PM on 17 Apr 18.

SenTinaSmith (D-Minn.)
@SenTinaSmith

So today, I'm making a second push. I asked the CEO of Sun Country to explain what happened—I want to hear directly from the airline. And so do the families who were stranded in a foreign country and left to fend for themselves to get home. https://t.co/i

Deleted after 16 seconds at 3:45 PM on 17 Apr 18.

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