Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, shared a series of tweets on November 19, 2024, expressing concerns about the potential impact of former President Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Her comments highlight the social and economic consequences of such a policy.

In her first tweet on November 19, 2024, Rep. Jayapal described Trump's mass deportation plan as "cruel, extreme, and inhumane," warning that it could affect "1 in 5 Americans who are in mixed-status families." She emphasized the disruptive nature of the plan, stating it would "rip kids out of schools, separate parents & children, & tear apart communities." "This is cruel, extreme, and inhumane & we cannot let it become a reality."

In another tweet posted shortly after on the same day, Rep. Jayapal addressed the economic ramifications of mass deportation. She asserted that such actions would "devastate the U.S. economy," which she notes relies heavily on immigrants. The congresswoman also warned about significant increases in food prices and mentioned that implementing the plan could cost "hundreds of billions of dollars per year." "Not to mention, mass deportation would also devastate the U.S. economy..."

Later that day at around 10:19 PM UTC, Rep. Jayapal directed her followers to visit her website for resources related to extreme weather preparedness throughout winter and beyond. This tweet reflects her broader focus on community welfare and public safety initiatives."Visit my website for up-to-date resources..."