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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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USRepLong (R-Mo.)
@USRepLong

RT @CongStudyGroups: Our bipartisan #CSGJ Co-Chairs welcomed the Budget Cmte delegation from #Japan this AM to discuss #security and… https://t.co/P2wG0xXhvb

Deleted after 105 weeks at 2:49 PM on 21 Jul 19. Original tweet by @CongStudyGroups.

BenSasse (R-Neb.)
@BenSasse

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RT @justinkemerling: @ZebraHammer @BenSasse Yeah! So glad I'm Xennial.

Deleted after 1 minute at 7:49 PM on 14 Jul 17. Original tweet by @justinkemerling.

BenSasse (R-Neb.)
@BenSasse

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RT @judgegottlieb: As a judge, I can't condone betting. But if you lose, make good on your bet like U.S. Sen. @BenSasse. https://t.co/QiU9qlacth

Deleted after 1 hour at 9:31 PM on 14 Jul 17. Original tweet by @judgegottlieb.

BenSasse (R-Neb.)
@BenSasse

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RT @akfillipi402: @merrittnelson @BenSasse We sell talc by the buckets at Pender Implement! Used to put the seed in the ground, can b… https://t.co/AK4bXvToOq

Deleted after 1 hour at 9:31 PM on 14 Jul 17. Original tweet by @akfillipi402.

CollinsforGA (R-Ga.)
@Douglas_Collins

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Are you a constituent of #Ga09? Facebook has a cool feature that will help you better connect with your elected... https://t.co/ko2dMK7mDM

Deleted after 132 weeks at 5:48 AM on 29 Jan 20.

Scotttaylorva (R-Va.)
@Scotttaylorva

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RT @TheAnahita: Great to hear from some of the Young Guns. @MavPAC @Scotttaylorva @RepCurbelo #MavCon17 https://t.co/gMrwNmOXaX

Deleted after 117 weeks at 12:48 AM on 16 Oct 19. Original tweet by @TheAnahita.

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @Breaking911: BREAKING: Fire department confirms at least three people dead in fire in Honolulu high-rise apartment building. - AP

Deleted after 51 weeks at 3:05 PM on 10 Jul 18. Original tweet by @Breaking911.

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @AZLipnick: This tweet won't age well at all. h/t @NoahPollak https://t.co/w54mSPMBrB QT @Livableworld: Wendy Sherman was the chief US negotiator of the #IranDeal. On its second anniversary, here's what she has to say a… https://t.co/bKCvJfqPtY)

Deleted after 186 weeks at 12:47 PM on 08 Feb 21. Original tweet by @AZLipnick.

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @RichardGrenell: alternative tweet: it's easier when Republicans accept the outcome of US elections https://t.co/fn7pCtxHuK QT @ChrisLu44: I served 4 years in the Obama White House. I never hired a lawyer, and I don't know anyone who did. Just thought I'd point that out.)

Deleted after 128 weeks at 2:51 PM on 31 Dec 19. Original tweet by @RichardGrenell.

auctnr1 (R-Mo.)
@auctnr1

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RT @johnston_kelly: It may become a crime if Trump Jr. lies about it to federal officials (18USC 1001). No evidence of that so far. https:/… QT @dcexaminer: Sean Duffy says there was "nothing wrong" with Trump Jr. meeting Russians https://t.co/7oLaPfhhuo https://t.co/q6wTtnl9Vn)

Deleted after 177 weeks at 12:26 AM on 11 Dec 20. Original tweet by @johnston_kelly.

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