U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, who represents Washington’s 7th district in Congress, posted a series of tweets on November 3, 2025, addressing issues ranging from presidential pardons to social safety nets and immigration enforcement.
In her first post of the day, Jayapal questioned former President Donald Trump’s knowledge about a controversial pardon: “A crypto billionaire pled guilty to money laundering. Trump then pardoned him, but said ‘I know nothing about the guy’ and that he has ‘no idea who he is.’ Is he lying or clueless?” (November 3, 2025).
Later that evening, she highlighted the impact of federal policy changes on food assistance programs. Referring to a constituent she met in Seattle, Jayapal wrote: “[SNAP] should come back and it should keep helping people.” I met M. Lourdes in Seattle today. She relies on SNAP to keep food on the table. Thanks to Trump’s cuts and the Republican Shutdown, she isn’t getting that help. This story is too common. SNAP must be fully restored.” (November 3, 2025).
Her final tweet addressed immigration policy during the Trump administration: “Trump deported a victim of domestic violence who was seeking refuge in the US. When she got off the plane, her husband was standing in the airport, waiting for her. She is once again stuck with her abuser, thanks to Trump and his admin.” (November 3, 2025).
Jayapal has served as a member of Congress representing Washington’s 7th District since 2017 after succeeding Jim McDermott; before that she served in the Washington State Senate from 2014 to 2016. Born in Chennai in what was then Madras State in India in 1965, Jayapal now resides in Seattle and holds degrees from Georgetown University and Northwestern University.
