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, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, has been vocal about her concerns regarding recent political decisions affecting health and financial security in the United States. In a series of tweets posted on February 10, 2025, she addressed significant issues including cuts to scientific funding, penalties imposed on financial service providers, and proposed changes to Medicaid.
On February 10, 2025, Rep. Jayapal tweeted about her participation with "90 House Democrats in denouncing Trump’s cuts to NIH and demanding answers on the threats they pose." She criticized former President Trump and Elon Musk for "slashing funding for scientists working on cures to Alzheimer’s and cancer," calling for the restoration of NIH funding. "Restore NIH funding NOW."
Later that day, at 20:38 UTC, she highlighted actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in January when it ordered CashApp to pay "$175 million in penalties for weak security." Rep. Jayapal questioned the motivations behind Trump's decision to shut down the CFPB in February alongside Elon Musk by asking rhetorically: "Who are they working for — you or their rich buddies?"
In another tweet posted at 22:18 UTC on the same day, Rep. Jayapal emphasized Medicaid's role in providing health insurance to "80 million Americans," noting its significance as nearly a quarter of the U.S. population relies on it. She stated that while Republicans aim to cut this program, "Democrats won’t let them."
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