Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a U.S. Congress member representing Washington’s 7th district since 2017, expressed her concerns over recent actions taken by former President Donald Trump through a series of tweets on January 28, 2025. The tweets focused on labor rights, military readiness, and the implications of funding freezes.

In a tweet posted at 15:13 UTC, Rep. Jayapal criticized Trump's decision to remove a prominent labor official who supported unions and worker rights. She stated that this action undermines workers' ability to organize for fair compensation and benefits. "Our economy is stronger when workers can organize for fair pay, good benefits, and workplace rights," she wrote.

Later that day at 16:38 UTC, Rep. Jayapal addressed another policy change from Trump regarding military service eligibility standards. She argued that this move negatively impacts military readiness and harms active servicemembers. "This is cruelty just for the sake of cruelty," she commented.

At 16:54 UTC, Rep. Jayapal discussed the consequences of Trump's funding freeze on various vulnerable groups in society. She emphasized how such measures could adversely affect homeless veterans and children reliant on preschool programs or food security initiatives. "Trump’s funding freeze is a direct attack on the American people," she declared.