Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district since 2017, used her social media platform on November 12, 2025, to comment on recent developments in the House of Representatives and actions by Speaker Mike Johnson.
In a post published at 21:14 UTC, Jayapal stated, “Adelita Grijalva should have been sworn in weeks ago, but Mike Johnson has refused. All to cover up for Trump and all of the other powerful people in the Epstein Files. But Mike Johnson can’t delay any longer. Welcome to Congress, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva! https://t.co/IEb9FQ3E0G”
Later that evening at 21:30 UTC, she added, “This will officially force a vote to release the Epstein files in the House. And Trump and Mike Johnson can’t block it. The American people deserve to know the truth and the victims deserve accountability! https://t.co/vr8HhSugIm”
At 21:37 UTC on November 12, Jayapal posted another message criticizing Speaker Johnson’s leadership: “Speaker Johnson has kept the House out of session for 51 days. So I thought I would take the time to show my colleagues on the other side of the aisle around in case they don’t remember where to go or how things work. Hope this helps! https://t.co/z0q3nzRnCg”
Pramila Jayapal succeeded Jim McDermott as representative for Washington’s 7th district in 2017 after previously serving in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai (formerly Madras State) in India in 1965, she resides in Seattle and holds degrees from Georgetown University and Northwestern University.
