Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Congress member representing Washington's 7th district since 2017, shared her views on various national issues through a series of tweets on January 24, 2025. These posts reflect her stance on constitutional rights, disaster response management, and the impact of recent administrative decisions on scientific research.

In a tweet posted at 15:11 UTC, Rep. Jayapal addressed the topic of birthright citizenship in the United States. She stated, "The Constitution can sometimes be complicated, sparking legitimate questions — but this is not one of those." She emphasized that "The 14th Amendment is clear that birthright citizenship is a constitutional right," and expressed that it cannot be revoked by former President Trump.

Later in the day at 17:15 UTC, Rep. Jayapal criticized comments made by Trump regarding disaster response efforts during a visit to a site affected by a natural disaster. In her tweet, she described Trump's suggestion to eliminate FEMA as "Absolutely insane." She highlighted the importance of FEMA's role in rebuilding communities and saving lives.

At 18:43 UTC, Rep. Jayapal raised concerns about an order from Trump canceling National Institutes of Health (NIH) meetings nationwide without explanation. She noted that "The NIH is the largest funder of biomedical research in the world," and argued that this decision disrupts critical work such as cancer research. She urged for scientists to be allowed to continue their work.