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Originally published by The Sunlight Foundation. Updated regularly.

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

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JimPressOffice (R-Wis.)
@JimPressOffice

"Positive change can’t happen without open & honest dialogue between elected officials & their constituents."… https://t.co/CLQQHNw7k6

Deleted after 217 weeks at 1:05 PM on 01 Jan 22.
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JimPressOffice (R-Wis.)
@JimPressOffice

"...accountability to those we represent is critical for a truly representative government." https://t.co/XPyD7UzSZE #WI05

Deleted after 217 weeks at 1:04 PM on 01 Jan 22.
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JimPressOffice (R-Wis.)
@JimPressOffice

"I listen to all points of view, consider the merits of each argument, & weigh input from constituents..."… https://t.co/Nq8CJ9nJdc

Deleted after 217 weeks at 1:04 PM on 01 Jan 22.
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RepDonBacon (R-Neb.)
@RepDonBacon

RT @RepDonBacon: Welcome back to Nebraska, USDA @SecretarySonny and congrats to new USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulator… https://t.co/wP67b1WWwl

Deleted after 43 seconds at 4:59 PM on 30 Oct 17. Original tweet by @RepDonBacon.
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Duffy4Wisconsin (R-Wis.)
@Duffy4Wisconsin

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See you all tonight at @WaukeshaGOP's Grazing With The Elephants!

Deleted after 119 weeks at 4:07 PM on 16 Feb 20.
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JeffDenham (R-Calif.)
@JeffDenham

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Sign my card to wish Ivanka Trump a happy birthday! https://t.co/2Dh1d6Z78t

Deleted after 53 seconds at 5:38 PM on 30 Oct 17.
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anthonygonzalez (R-Ohio)
@anthonygonzalez

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I enjoyed spending time with local sportsman & learning about @WhitetailsUltd mission to preserve shooting sports and wildlife preservation https://t.co/iHn1kZUrPA

Deleted after 228 weeks at 7:35 AM on 19 Mar 22.
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SteveFDA (R-D.C.)
@SGottliebFDA

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RT @DonnaYoungDC: .@SGottliebFDA: Innovation in packaging/storage/disposal could have a meaningful impact on preventing/deterring mis… QT @DonnaYoungDC: #FDA Dec. 11-12: Packaging/Storage/Disposal Options to Enhance #Opioid Safety: Exploring Path Forward https://t.co/fT6oQCrqCy #opioidcrisis)

Deleted after 111 weeks at 12:34 PM on 18 Dec 19. Original tweet by @DonnaYoungDC.
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SteveFDA (R-D.C.)
@SGottliebFDA

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My statement on new #FDA strategies for addressing crisis of opioid addiction through innovation in drug packaging https://t.co/P4lq4zoRyZ

Deleted after 111 weeks at 12:34 PM on 18 Dec 19.
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SenJohnMcCain (R-Ariz.)
@SenJohnMcCain

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Honored to address the Brigade of Midshipmen @NavalAcademy, a place that taught me lessons that have guided my life… https://t.co/AkRMuGQcHd

Deleted after 11 minutes at 8:44 PM on 30 Oct 17.
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