Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, has recently shared her thoughts on several pressing issues via social media. Jayapal, who has been a member of Congress since 2017 and previously served in the Washington State Senate, expressed her views on topics ranging from community support to immigration policies.

On January 27, 2025, Rep. Jayapal addressed a situation affecting residents and business owners in the International District. She stated: "This is absolutely unacceptable. Sending my love to all of the residents and business owners in the International District." Emphasizing unity against hate, she urged everyone to stand strong together.

Later that day, Jayapal marked Holocaust Remembrance Day by commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. In her post at 15:23 UTC, she reflected on the significance of this anniversary: "Today, on the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation, we mark Holocaust Remembrance Day." She highlighted the importance of remembering those who perished during the Holocaust and reaffirmed her commitment to combating antisemitism and hate.

In another statement made at 18:15 UTC on January 27, Rep. Jayapal criticized former President Trump's immigration policies. She argued that these policies create more harm than good: "Trump’s cruel and chaotic immigration policies don’t lead to better enforcement — they just lead to disorder, fear, and confusion." She also pointed out potential economic repercussions due to a decrease in farmworkers across the United States.