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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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jamesmsimpson (R-Md.)
@jamesmsimpson

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

RT @1wmVDH: @jamesmsimpson Fauci v. Fauci: How America’s infectious disease chief evolved his pandemic advice. By John Solomon,… https://t.co/3MjtVX6qfg

Deleted after 2 weeks at 6:35 AM on 01 May 20. Original tweet by @1wmVDH.

SenToddYoung (R-Ind.)
@SenToddYoung

To ensure the safety of their students, #Indiana’s colleges had to close their doors due to the #coronavirus outbreak. This week I connected with @ICIndiana for an update on e-learning efforts and student safety moving forward. https://t.co/va6sK3MLdr

Deleted after 25 seconds at 4:15 PM on 15 Apr 20.

senrobportman (R-Ohio)
@senrobportman

RT @senrobportman: Social distancing works. It saves lives and it stops the spread. https://t.co/gbyqH0ZrJi

Deleted after 56 minutes at 5:11 PM on 15 Apr 20. Original tweet by @senrobportman.

VoteMeijer (R-Mich.)
@VoteMeijer

“If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” QT @NWSGaylord: Just a few miles makes all the difference in today's snow showers. Near zero visibility at the south side of the… https://t.co/tA1KAI6A3p)

Deleted after 34 weeks at 1:25 AM on 14 Dec 20.

DavidRichterNJ (R-N.J.)
@DavidRichterNJ

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

With less than three months to go until primary election day, our campaign has 4X the amount of cash on hand as Gibbs' campaign - https://t.co/dFwbRr3sw6

Deleted after 27 seconds at 4:25 PM on 15 Apr 20.