Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, has shared her perspectives on recent political developments through a series of tweets. Jayapal, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 after replacing Jim McDermott, addressed issues ranging from fossil fuel policies to immigration and infrastructure.

On January 26, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed concerns regarding the actions taken by former President Donald Trump upon his return to office. She stated that "Trump’s first few days back in office have already been a dream for Big Oil executives." She criticized these actions as benefiting wealthy individuals rather than the general public.

Later that day, at 20:10 UTC, she commented on immigration policies under Trump's administration. In her tweet, she mentioned that "This will only ramp up chaos and cruelty." She argued that the focus on quotas is more about inflating Trump's ego than enforcing laws efficiently.

In another tweet posted at 21:58 UTC on January 26, Rep. Jayapal highlighted her efforts in passing significant legislation related to infrastructure improvements. She noted that "For decades, I-5 has divided our communities," and expressed pride in securing funding through the Infrastructure Law to address these longstanding issues.