So, I’ve never liked that phrase. What happens when you drain a swamp? You remove all the stagnant water and dead-zones. But what is left behind? He said he would drain the swamp, not remove the scum.
It’s the expected response for the punchline. The twist is he’s deaf so he doesn’t hear the question to give the delivery.
I believe they are called communities.
I have these strings
To hold you down
I tie them tight, you can’t burst out
You might scream
But I’m happy
I’ve got your skin on me