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Friday, March 28, 2025

Pramila Jayapal criticizes mass deportations and praises UW's public health efforts

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U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, has recently shared her views on various issues through a series of tweets. Her posts touch upon topics such as mass deportations, public health research, and political leadership.

On January 31, 2025, Rep. Jayapal expressed her concerns regarding the financial implications of mass deportations. She stated that "$4,675 for every single person." She criticized these actions as "incredibly cruel" and an "enormous waste of taxpayer dollars."

Later that day, she highlighted significant developments at the University of Washington (UW). In her tweet posted on January 31, 2025, she mentioned that "This is huge." She praised UW for its innovative research in public health strategies aimed at preventing future pandemics and ensuring community safety.

In another tweet from January 31, 2025, Rep. Jayapal commented on former President Trump's press conference concerning a plane crash in Washington D.C. She described it as "a racist rant" and accused Trump of deflecting responsibility by blaming others instead of taking accountability.

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