U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who has represented Washington’s 7th district in Congress since 2017, posted a series of tweets on April 7 and 8, 2026, criticizing former President Donald Trump’s recent actions and addressing concerns about corporate consolidation in the media industry.
On April 7, Jayapal wrote, “Trump is threatening war crimes, which could lead to untold destruction in Iran. And here at home, prices are spiking and will continue to go up. The American people do not want this.”
The following day, she continued her criticism of Trump’s foreign policy decisions. In a tweet dated April 8, Jayapal stated: “I’m relieved Trump did not destroy an entire civilization last night, but his unhinged threat and illegal war make it clear he is unfit to serve as president. Trump needs to be removed from office. And we must oppose his new $1.5 trillion budget proposal for more war.”
Later that same day, Jayapal shifted focus to media industry developments. She posted: “Paramount Skydance is trying to buy Warner Brother Discovery for $110 BILLION, which would give massive media control to one giant company run by a major Trump supporter. It also means less choices and higher costs for you. We need to stand up to this corporate consolidation.”
Jayapal was born in Chennai in 1965 and currently resides in Seattle. Before serving in Congress beginning in 2017—succeeding Jim McDermott—she was a member of the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. She holds degrees from Georgetown University (1986) and Northwestern University (1990).
