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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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SenatorBraun (R-Ind.)
@SenatorBraun

RT @93wibc: .@SenatorBraun praises Indiana's response to the #CoronavirusPandemic, but charges other states have taken too swee… https://t.co/YNEvyNHmGt

Deleted after 19 weeks at 5:52 PM on 02 Oct 20. Original tweet by @93wibc.

votesamuelwill1 (R-Texas)
@votesamuelwill1

Politwoops no longer follows this account.

I want to thank the few people that have contributed to my campaign of the last few days. I have a goal of $15k by the end of the month. https://t.co/njLNwnYgQc

Deleted after 6 minutes at 2:23 PM on 20 May 20.

mattgaetz (R-Fla.)
@mattgaetz

RT @RepMattGaetz: Roger Stone should not spend one day in jail. He is disproportionately carrying the burden of the fake, corrupt Mu… https://t.co/xlOx8qzS8a

Deleted after 21 minutes at 2:46 PM on 20 May 20. Original tweet by @RepMattGaetz.

DaveJoyceOH14 (R-Ohio)
@DaveJoyceOH14

Legislation I co-sponsored would amend CARES to provide an additional 4 weeks for employers to maximize loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program. Businesses like restaurants & retailers need more flexibility until our economy is reignited. https://t.co/yYYcmklGM0

Deleted after 10 seconds at 2:25 PM on 20 May 20.

HawleyMO (R-Mo.)
@HawleyMO

RT @esaagar: .@HawleyMO: "The WTO is a symbol of an economic order whose Wilsonian ambitions have cost this country dearly, enab… https://t.co/MHWFe3bZbW

Deleted after 42 weeks at 8:21 AM on 17 Mar 21. Original tweet by @esaagar.