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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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David_Benac (D-Mich.)
@David_Benac

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RT @foe_us: A new poll finds that 80% of Americans believe Scott Pruitt should be fired if it's found he misused his position.… https://t.co/S3JNLO4KKQ

Deleted after 1 hour at 12:28 AM on 29 May 18. Original tweet by @foe_us.

David_Benac (D-Mich.)
@David_Benac

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RT @hobbitj: The Science Can No Longer Be Ignored: Legal Cannabis Access Reduces Opioid Abuse and Mortality @alternet https://t.co/NvWCwnoxDD

Deleted after 1 hour at 12:28 AM on 29 May 18. Original tweet by @hobbitj.

Senatorspearman (D-Nev.)
@Senatorspearman

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Thank you @TWIN_LV for your endorsement! We are a campaign mobilized, fueled and rooted to the very foundations of people power. #Nevada; I am here, I am listening, and I've taken action! #SpearmanSquad #NV04 #Pat2Vote #PatTheVote #PatInAction https://

Deleted after 1 hour at 12:34 AM on 29 May 18.

BenJealous (D-Md.)
@BenJealous

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Spent the morning with others who have also lost friends & family in Iraq, Afganistan, Vietnam, and so many other wars. Let’s commit ourselves to achieving a true lasting peace long before these to little boys are old enough to serve. https://t.co/I

Deleted after 1 hour at 12:26 AM on 29 May 18.

CongressmanRaja (D-Ill.)
@CongressmanRaja

RT @pptsapper: I have typed and retyped so many drafts, begging America to become the place that is deserving of the lives of our… https://t.co/6pwIRoiFeM

Deleted after 1 hour at 12:37 AM on 29 May 18. Original tweet by @pptsapper.

mark_osmack (D-Mo.)
@mark_osmack

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RT @realDonaldTrump: Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is d… https://t.co/6lz4VyzLqH

Deleted after 1 hour at 1:01 AM on 29 May 18. Original tweet by @realDonaldTrump.

RichMadaleno (D-Md.)
@RichMadaleno

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

RT @JohnHenryWUSA: According to @CapitalsPR, the attendance for tonight's watch party at Capital One Arena: 12,498 (@wusa9) #ALLCAPS https://t.co/YCSu9A4kUO

Deleted after 1 hour at 1:20 AM on 29 May 18. Original tweet by @JohnHenryWUSA.