U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who serves Washington’s 7th district in Congress, has recently posted a series of statements on social media addressing wildfire air quality concerns and criticizing former President Donald Trump and Republican policies on social safety net programs.
On August 17, 2025, Jayapal drew attention to the impact of wildfires on public health, writing: “This season’s wildfires are already hurting our air quality. For resources on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, visit https://t.co/uu71Gnr3LU. https://t.co/od3jpAaJXv”.
Later that day, she commented on Social Security and other federal benefits programs, stating: “Trump promised he wouldn’t touch Social Security, Medicaid, or Medicare. Guess what? He lied. https://t.co/LvSgqNJyY0” (August 18, 2025).
Continuing her criticism of Republican policies the following morning, Jayapal posted: “Trump and Republicans cut Medicaid coverage to pay for tax breaks for the rich. People will get sicker, and people will die.
https://t.co/81b00w73p1″ (August 18, 2025).
Pramila Jayapal has represented Washington’s 7th District in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Jim McDermott. Before her tenure in Congress, she served in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai in 1965 and currently residing in Seattle at age 57, Jayapal holds degrees from Georgetown University (1986) and Northwestern University (1990).
